Transformation
of social and religious values of different castes
R.C. Dixit & D.D. Sharma |
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main purpose of the present paper was to study the transformation
of caste originated values of educated subjects. The Allport-Vernon-Lindzey
scale of values was administered to the subjects belonging to the
various caste groups. Significant difference has been found in social
value between the Vaisha caste and Sudras caste. No other difference
was found to be significant. The findings have been interpreted to
show the transformation of caste originated values of the people
as a result of education effecting the social stratification. The
meaning and function of caste appeared to be changing rapidly. The
preferences and privileges granted to the Sudras (untouchables) by
the Government of India have resulted in greater feeling of social
superiority over other castes. Thus the findings have gone contrary
to the common-sense notion that the Sudras suffer from social inferiority.
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