caste and class in India

Income Inequality in India Is Rising — Here’s What Sociology Explains

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Social Change in India After Liberalization

Introduction Income inequality in India has become one of the most debated social issues of the 21st century. While India has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, the benefits of this growth have not been evenly distributed. A small section of society has accumulated unprecedented wealth, while a large population continues to struggle … Read more

Caste and Class Stratification in Sociological Aspect

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Social Inequality in the Age of Billionaires: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction on Caste and Class Stratification Human society has always been organized around systems of stratification that determine access to resources, power, and prestige. Two of the most important and widely discussed forms of social stratification are caste and class. Both represent hierarchical structures, yet they differ in their basis, rigidity, and implications for social … Read more