Indian Society Sociology

Social Stratification in India: Caste, Class, and Gender Explained

January 11, 2026 by HS Special Desk

Social stratification refers to the structured inequalities that exist within a society, shaping people’s access to resources, opportunities, and power. In India, stratification is deeply rooted in historical, cultural, economic, and political systems. The three most powerful dimensions of social stratification in Indian society are caste, class, and gender. These systems overlap and interact, creating … Read more

Is Traditional Indian Society Disappearing? What Sociology Says

January 8, 2026 by HS Special Desk

Introduction India is often described as a land of traditions—joint families, caste-based communities, village life, religious rituals, and deep-rooted cultural norms. However, rapid social change driven by urbanization, globalization, education, and technology has raised an important sociological question: Is traditional Indian society disappearing? From a sociological perspective, this question cannot be answered in simple yes-or-no … Read more