PAPER ID:IJIM/V.3(XI)/21-25/5

AUTHOR: Dr. Sharanappa K C

TITLE: EXPLORING THE VIBRANT INTERSECTION OF SOCIETY AND LIFESTYLE IN INDIA

ABSTRACT: India, a land of remarkable diversity, presents a tapestry of social life rich in variations that extend across myriad dimensions. The country is a melting pot of diverse ethnicities, languages, regions, economic strata, religious beliefs, social classes, and caste affiliations. This intricate web of society is further characterized by stark urban-rural disparities and distinctions based on gender norms. Notably, the differences between the northern and southern regions of India carry profound significance, particularly evident in the realms of kinship systems and marital traditions. The societal structure of India unfolds as a mosaic of complexities unparalleled by any other civilization, resembling more a continent like Europe rather than a singular nation-state. Moreover, the contemporary Indian landscape is undergoing rapid transformations that impact various regions and social classes in distinct ways. Despite the intricacies of Indian life, there exist overarching cultural motifs that foster social cohesion and maintain order within the diverse social fabric. The paper represents the themes in Indian Society, Family and Kinship, and Caste and Class Varna, Caste, and Other Divisions and their sub-components.

KEYWORDS: Society, Indian society, Urbanization, Rural society, Indian society, Family, Caste, Class, Varna and social divisions

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