In time these "jati," or castes, formalized into strict hereditary groups. Today the varna system is not strictly observed in Hindu society. Caste, however, remains an important part of society. Significance of Varna The understanding of varna is rooted in multiple sacred Hindu texts and ...
The survey data were then classified to reflect the major caste groupings in the study area; the untouchables (scheduled castes), the landowning caste ( Jats), and others. All groups showed a substantial preference for the angrezi system of medicine. Less than 4% of the sampled heads-of-...
The survey data were then classified to reflect the major caste groupings in the study area; the untouchables (scheduled castes), the landowning caste ( Jats), and others. All groups showed a substantial preference for the angrezi system of medicine. Less than 4% of the sampled heads-of-...
Uttar Pradesh suffers from poor economic and social development (with particularly poor service levels in small towns); yet over the last few years, the state has also seen a rise in the number of political parties from the lower castes (with high numbers in small towns). Rather than using...