{"id":32218,"date":"2025-08-16T11:28:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T05:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/?p=32218"},"modified":"2025-08-16T11:31:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T06:01:39","slug":"hierarchy-towards-differentiation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/hierarchy-towards-differentiation\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Society: Moving from \u201cHierarchy\u201d towards \u201cDifferentiation\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Society_Moving_from_%E2%80%9CHierarchy%E2%80%9D_towards_%E2%80%9CDifferentiation%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Indian Society: Moving from \u201cHierarchy\u201d towards \u201cDifferentiation\u201d<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>(Relevant for Sociology <\/strong><strong>Paper I: Stratification and Mobility; Social Change in Modern Society and Sociology <\/strong><strong>Paper II: Caste System)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >What's Inside this Blog!<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/hierarchy-towards-differentiation\/#Indian_Society_Moving_from_%E2%80%9CHierarchy%E2%80%9D_towards_%E2%80%9CDifferentiation%E2%80%9D\" title=\"Indian Society: Moving from \u201cHierarchy\u201d towards \u201cDifferentiation\u201d\">Indian Society: Moving from \u201cHierarchy\u201d towards \u201cDifferentiation\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/hierarchy-towards-differentiation\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/hierarchy-towards-differentiation\/#Understanding_the_Concepts\" title=\"Understanding the Concepts\">Understanding the Concepts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/hierarchy-towards-differentiation\/#Historical_Roots_of_Hierarchy_in_Indian_Society\" title=\"Historical Roots of Hierarchy in Indian Society\">Historical Roots of Hierarchy in Indian Society<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/hierarchy-towards-differentiation\/#Forces_Driving_the_Shift_toward_Differentiation\" title=\"Forces Driving the Shift toward Differentiation\">Forces Driving the Shift toward Differentiation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/hierarchy-towards-differentiation\/#Sociological_Analysis\" title=\"Sociological Analysis\">Sociological Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/hierarchy-towards-differentiation\/#Manifestations_of_Differentiation_in_Contemporary_India\" title=\"Manifestations of Differentiation in Contemporary India\">Manifestations of Differentiation in Contemporary India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/hierarchy-towards-differentiation\/#Challenges_in_the_Shift\" title=\"Challenges in the Shift\">Challenges in the Shift<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/hierarchy-towards-differentiation\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/hierarchy-towards-differentiation\/#PYQs\" title=\"PYQs\">PYQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/hierarchy-towards-differentiation\/#Read_more_Blogs\" title=\"Read more Blogs:\">Read more Blogs:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Indian society has historically been defined by <strong>hierarchy<\/strong>, where people were ranked according to fixed social positions, largely determined by <strong>caste, birth, and ritual status<\/strong>. In this system, <strong>social stratification<\/strong> was rigid, mobility was minimal, and inequality was justified through religious and cultural norms. Over time, especially after independence, India has been transitioning toward <strong>differentiation<\/strong>, a system in which roles and positions are determined more by <strong>function, skill, and achievement<\/strong> rather than inherited rank. This shift is central to <strong>UPSC Sociology<\/strong> discussions, linking concepts of <strong>social change, modernisation, urbanisation, and industrialisation<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Concepts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Understanding the Concepts<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Hierarchy<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In sociology, hierarchy refers to a <strong>rank-based ordering of individuals and groups<\/strong> where higher positions enjoy more prestige, privilege, and power.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In India, the <strong>caste system<\/strong> was the primary form of hierarchy, as described by <strong>Louis Dumont<\/strong> in <strong><em>Homo Hierarchicus<\/em><\/strong>. It was based on <strong>purity-pollution norms, hereditary occupations, and endogamy<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Differentiation<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Differentiation means the <strong>division of society into specialised roles and institutions<\/strong> based on <strong>functional needs rather than inherited status<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Sociologists like <strong>\u00c9mile Durkheim<\/strong> linked it with the transition from <strong>mechanical solidarity<\/strong> (<strong>traditional, homogeneous societies<\/strong>) to <strong>organic solidarity<\/strong> (<strong>modern, diverse societies<\/strong>).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Roots_of_Hierarchy_in_Indian_Society\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Historical Roots of Hierarchy in Indian Society<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Caste system<\/strong> with its <strong>varna\u2013jati<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Hierarchical occupations (<strong>Brahmins at the top, Dalits at the bottom<\/strong>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Ritual purity<\/strong> governing social interactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Patriarchal gender order<\/strong> where women\u2019s status was tied to men.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Land ownership patterns<\/strong> reinforcing upper-caste dominance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forces_Driving_the_Shift_toward_Differentiation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Forces Driving the Shift toward Differentiation<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32219 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Forces-Driving-the-Shift-toward-Differentiation-visual-selection.png\" alt=\"Forces Driving the Shift toward Differentiation\" width=\"1080\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Forces-Driving-the-Shift-toward-Differentiation-visual-selection.png 1080w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Forces-Driving-the-Shift-toward-Differentiation-visual-selection-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Forces-Driving-the-Shift-toward-Differentiation-visual-selection-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Forces-Driving-the-Shift-toward-Differentiation-visual-selection-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Forces-Driving-the-Shift-toward-Differentiation-visual-selection-768x405.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Constitutional and Legal Reforms<\/strong>: Post-independence legal measures such as <strong>Articles 14, 15, and 17<\/strong> <strong>abolished untouchability,<\/strong> guaranteed equality, and prohibited discrimination. <strong>Reservation policies for SCs, STs, and OBCs,<\/strong> along with reforms like the <strong>Hindu Succession Act,<\/strong> have reduced caste-based occupational rigidity and created pathways for mobility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Education<\/strong>: The spread of mass education and professional training has weakened hereditary occupational roles. Access to schools, universities, and competitive exams has allowed marginalised groups to enter professions once reserved for higher castes, creating a more diverse middle class.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Urbanisation and Industrialisation<\/strong>: Migration to cities and the growth of industrial and service sectors have diluted traditional caste boundaries. In urban workspaces, technical skills often outweigh caste identity, and economic survival in informal sectors reduces the importance of ritual status.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Political Democracy<\/strong>: Universal adult franchise has empowered marginalised communities, making caste a tool for political mobilisation rather than social exclusion. Representation through caste-based political parties has challenged old hierarchies and pushed for policy changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Globalisation and Economic Liberalisation<\/strong>: The <strong>IT sector, start-ups, and service industries<\/strong> have fostered merit-based hiring. Global exposure and return migration have brought more egalitarian attitudes, challenging ritual hierarchy with a focus on competence and performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sociological_Analysis\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Sociological Analysis<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32220 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Forces-Driving-the-Shift-toward-Differentiation-visual-selection-1.png\" alt=\"Sociological Analysis\" width=\"760\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Forces-Driving-the-Shift-toward-Differentiation-visual-selection-1.png 760w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Forces-Driving-the-Shift-toward-Differentiation-visual-selection-1-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Forces-Driving-the-Shift-toward-Differentiation-visual-selection-1-150x86.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Louis Dumont<\/strong> argued that Indian hierarchy is rooted in religious ideology rather than economic structures. Differentiation disrupts this by replacing ritual-based rank with functional interdependence, making social positions more fluid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> N. Srinivas<\/strong> showed that in the traditional hierarchy, mobility was achieved through <strong>Sanskritisation<\/strong>. In a differentiated society, <strong>Westernisation, secularisation, and educational attainment<\/strong> have become more significant agents of mobility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Andr\u00e9 B\u00e9teille<\/strong> highlighted the separation of caste, class, and power in modern India. He observed a shift from status-based relations, defined by birth, to contract-based relations, defined by skill, performance, and mutual agreement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Durkheim\u2019s idea of organic solidarity<\/strong> explains the growing reliance on specialised, interdependent roles in modern India. As society becomes more complex, cohesion is maintained through function and cooperation rather than hierarchy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manifestations_of_Differentiation_in_Contemporary_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Manifestations of Differentiation in Contemporary India<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32221 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Forces-Driving-the-Shift-toward-Differentiation-visual-selection-2.png\" alt=\"Manifestations of Differentiation in Contemporary India\" width=\"821\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Forces-Driving-the-Shift-toward-Differentiation-visual-selection-2.png 821w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Forces-Driving-the-Shift-toward-Differentiation-visual-selection-2-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Forces-Driving-the-Shift-toward-Differentiation-visual-selection-2-150x71.png 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Forces-Driving-the-Shift-toward-Differentiation-visual-selection-2-768x363.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Occupational Mobility<\/strong>: Employment in sectors like <strong>civil services, IT, defence, and corporate leadership <\/strong>now draws talent from varied caste and class backgrounds. UPSC toppers increasingly include first-generation graduates and candidates from rural areas, reflecting a move from birth-based privilege to merit-based achievement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Changing Marriage Patterns<\/strong>: Urbanisation and higher education have encouraged a rise in inter-caste and inter-religious marriages, especially among the educated youth. The Special Marriage Act enables such unions, signalling a shift from caste-endogamy toward individual choice in marital decisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Decline of Ritual Restrictions<\/strong>: Urban lifestyles have reduced the observance of <strong>purity-pollution<\/strong> norms in public spaces. People from different caste and religious backgrounds share workspaces, dine together, and engage in social events without rigid segregation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Women\u2019s Workforce Participation<\/strong>: Women are increasingly represented in professions like law, medicine, corporate management, and defence services. While gender gaps persist, the shift from traditional dependency roles to professional and leadership positions indicates growing functional equality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_in_the_Shift\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Challenges in the Shift<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">While differentiation is on the rise, <strong>hierarchical remnants<\/strong> persist:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Caste-based violence<\/strong> in rural areas (<strong>Khap panchayats, honour killings<\/strong>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Discrimination in <strong>housing, jobs, and politics<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Persistence of <strong>patriarchal norms<\/strong> despite legal reforms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Digital spaces<\/strong> also replicate social biases.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Indian society is in a <strong>transitional phase<\/strong>\u2014while the ideals of <strong>equality, meritocracy, and functional specialisation<\/strong> are gaining ground, the <strong>shadows of hierarchy<\/strong> remain. Differentiation has redefined opportunities for many, yet to ensure inclusive modernity; India must address <strong>structural inequalities, social prejudices, and power imbalances<\/strong> that slow this transformation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PYQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>PYQs<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Paper<\/span> 1<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Examine the impact of modernisation and industrialisation on the caste system in India.<\/strong> (2013)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Explain the concept of social mobility. Discuss the factors responsible for upward mobility in Indian society.<\/strong> (2014)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Distinguish between caste and class. Evaluate how far it is true to say that class is replacing caste in contemporary India.<\/strong> (2015)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>How far do you agree that the caste system is assuming the features of class system in India?<\/strong> (2017)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Explain Louis Dumont\u2019s view on hierarchy in Indian society. How far is it relevant in understanding social change today?<\/strong> (2018)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Explain the concept of \u2018status\u2019 and \u2018role\u2019 with suitable examples. How do they help us understand the shift from status-based hierarchy to achievement-based differentiation?<\/strong> (2019)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Paper<\/span> 2<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Discuss the processes of Westernisation and secularisation in changing Indian social structure.<\/strong> (2013)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Discuss the role of urbanisation in the weakening of caste system in India.<\/strong> (2016)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>How far has education contributed to the decline of caste-based social order in India?<\/strong> (2017)<\/span><\/li>\n<li 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