Question

Discuss the concept of class with special reference to society in India.
in 250 Words​

Answer 1

Answer:

The stratification or the division of the society into several ranks on the basis of super ordination and subordination is a characteristic feature of most of the social systems. Social scientists use class as the most powerful concept of stratification for explaining social organisation, social movements and power structure. A Social class is a stratum with a definite identity recognized by its members and others. It is concerned with a group of individuals which cuts across castes and religion. “Many men many minds” is aptly applicable to the class phenomenon. In our society classes are distinguished by their ‘position’ and ‘status’. Some classes are privileged while others are underprivileged.

A Social class may be interpreted in a couple of ways. First it may be defined in terms of some objectives, normally economic. According to Karl Marx, classes are large groups of people who differ from another by their relation to the means of production, by their role in the social organisation and labour and consequently by the mode and dimension of acquiring the share of social wealth of which they dispose.

Thus accepting such explanations social scientists and political thinkers have tried to analyze the presence of classes in the industrial setting and the agrarian social structure in India. Some social scientists, being inclined towards Marxists’ understanding of class, have gone to the extent where they suggest the existence of classes in India even during the ancient period. Yet, the Marxian explanation of class often lacks in conceptualizing the, social reality as such in rural India.

Answer 2

Concept of Class

• The society in India is divided on the basis of cast, religion, creed, status, power. This division has created a gap between the different segments of the society.
• Due to this the marginalised people, the Dalits had faced long term issues like denial of equal position in Education and in employment. This has impacted their lives and hence Government has come up with reservation schemes.  
• The yet another major reason for this class difference is the Income Disparity. Rich people becoming more and more richer and the poor are deprived of their wealth. Crony capitalism has been the major reason for this and the government has come up with various measures to eradicate this.
• Hence, the concept of class divide is a never ending problem and proactive measures needs to be taken to bring equality among people.

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