Question

According to m n srinivas 'lower castes' sought to be sanskritised, upper castes 'sought to be westernized'. Do you agree.

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Answer 1

The term ‘sanskritisation’ was coined by M.N. Srinivas. It may be defined as the process by which a low caste or tribe or other group takes over the customs, ritual, beliefs, ideology and style of life of a high and, in particular, a ‘twice-born(dwija) caste’.
•Its influence can be seen in language, literature, ideology, music, dance, drama, style of life and ritual.
•It is primarily a process that takes place in the Hindu space though Srinavas argued that it was visible even in sects and religious groups outside Hinduism.

Answer 2

M.N Sreenivasan invented the word 'sanskritisation.'The mechanism by which a low caste, tribe or other community adopts the traditions, rituals, values, philosophies and lifestyles of a high caste, and in specific a 'twice-born caste,' can be described as sanskritisation. MN Srinivas describes Westernisation as the 'change triggered by over 150 years of reign by the British in Indian politics, culture & society, the term subsuming changes happening at various rates such as technology, structures and philosophy.

Explanation:

• The emulation of modern aspects of society is part of Westernization. This does not automatically mean people accept democratic and equitable modem principles. Sanskritisation requires a process in which people seek to improve the identity of cultural groups by adopting "names & customs". In both cases the desire to be like the highest group just happens as people get richer.
• Srinivas suggested that the "higher caste" wanted to become"westernised"l while lower castes were trying to be "Sanskritised". However, it is difficult to sustain this generalisation.
• For instance, in Kerala the Thiyas (not considered a higher caste) deliberately seek to "westernised". Elite Thiyyas espoused British culture as a step to a more inclusive life denouncing caste. Western education also provides various classes of individuals with new opportunities

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