Political Factionalism in Rural Society: A Sociological Perspective

Political Factionalism in Rural Society: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction Political factionalism in rural society refers to the division of a community into rival groups or factions based on political allegiance, caste, kinship, religion, or local interests. It is a widespread phenomenon in rural India, where social and political life are deeply intertwined. Unlike urban politics, which often revolves around ideological or party-based competition, … Read more

Caste and Politics in India: A Sociological Perspective

Jajmani System in Traditional Indian Society: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction on Caste and Politics Caste and politics in India are deeply interlinked phenomena that have shaped the country’s democratic processes, electoral outcomes, and patterns of governance. While caste is a traditional system of social stratification rooted in hierarchy, politics in a democracy seeks to represent people through equality and participation. At first glance, these … Read more