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- noun A form of
social change inIndia andNepal , in which members of lowercastes seek upward mobility byemulating therituals andpractices of the upper ordominant castes.
Etymologies
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Thus Sanskritization means the adaptation of the values of a cultured society.
The sociological concept of Sanskritization in India India 2009
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In his words, Sanskritization means not only the adaptation of new customs and habits but also exposure of new ideas and valued which have found frequent expression in the vast body of Sanskrit literature, social as well as Secular.
The sociological concept of Sanskritization in India India 2009
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The sociological concept of Sanskritization in India | GroundReport
The sociological concept of Sanskritization in India India 2009
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In explaining the meaning of Sanskritisation, M.N. Srinivas pointed out that Sanskritization was not always due to Brahmans; generally Sanskritisation qualifies as caste for a higher status.
The sociological concept of Sanskritization in India India 2009
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According to Srinivas, Sanskritization spread during the British Rule with the development of means of communication, the impact of Sanskritisation was felt in the remote corners of the century.
The sociological concept of Sanskritization in India India 2009
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For this process of change M.N. Srinivas a pioneer of Indian sociologyhas used the concept of Sanskritization.
The sociological concept of Sanskritization in India India 2009
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The sociological concept of Sanskritization in India by India
The sociological concept of Sanskritization in India India 2009
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Sanskritization is not a new concept in sociological literature but M.N. Srinivas has used this concept in a peculiar way.
The sociological concept of Sanskritization in India India 2009
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The Indian caste system suggests additional processes, such as Sanskritization.
Spiritual anarchy Tusar N Mohapatra 2005
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The Indian caste system suggests additional processes, such as Sanskritization.
Archive 2005-11-01 Tusar N Mohapatra 2005
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