Question

what is sanskritization

Answer 1

It is a particular form of social changes found in India. It denotes the process by which casts placed lower in the caste hierarchy seek upward mobility by emulating the rituals and practices of the upper castes.

Answer 2

The term ‘Sanskritization‘ refers to the phenomenon by which the behavior of a person or group in a society in influenced and guided by a ‘reference group’. In sociological jargon a reference group is a group in society which is used as a standard to evaluate one’s attitude, customs, rituals etc.