Social Stratification in Rural India Edition 2021,HB

The book Social Stratification in Rural India (Edition 2021, Hardbound) offers a comprehensive sociological analysis of inequality and hierarchical structures in rural Indian society. It focuses on how social stratification shapes access to resources, opportunities, and power in village settings. The book explains key dimensions of stratification such as caste, class, gender, and land ownership. It highlights how these factors determine social status and economic conditions in rural communities. A major focus is placed on the caste system and its continuing influence on social relationships, occupation patterns, and mobility in rural India. It also examines class divisions arising from land distribution, income inequality, and occupational differences. The book further discusses issues of social mobility, discrimination, and marginalization faced by lower caste and economically weaker sections. It analyzes how education, government policies, and rural development programs influence social change. Case studies and empirical examples are included to provide a realistic understanding of rural stratification systems. This edition is highly useful for sociology students, UPSC aspirants, social science researchers, and development professionals. It provides a strong foundation for understanding inequality and social structure in rural India and its impact on development and governance.