Society

Globalisation: Impact on Indian Women Positive Impacts Increased employment opportunities: Globalisation has opened doors for women in various sectors, particularly IT and IT-enabled services. This offers financial independence and a chance to build careers. Education and skill development:  With a … Continue reading →

Globalisation Globalisation refers to the growing interdependence of the world’s economies, cultures, and populations. It’s driven by increased interactions and integration across borders. Factors Aiding Globalisation in India Economic liberalisation:  India’s economic reforms in the early 1990s, often referred to … Continue reading →

Urbanisation: Reasons and Consequences Reasons for Urbanization in India Industrialization: Cities are hubs for industries, offering more and often higher-paying jobs compared to rural areas. This is a major pull factor for people in search of better livelihoods. Service sector … Continue reading →

Urbanisation Urbanisation refers to the increasing population in urban areas due to migration from rural areas and the natural population growth in cities. It involves the expansion of cities and towns as more people move to urban centres seeking better … Continue reading →

Linguism Linguism is a form of discrimination or prejudice based on language. It involves treating individuals or groups unfavourably because of their native language, dialect, or linguistic characteristics. Facts to Know India is a multilinguistic nation with around 270 mother … Continue reading →

Reservation in India Reservation is established to rectify measures of wrongdoing done towards historically depressed classes.  It is considered as a positive discrimination to empower the depressed classes which include scheduled tribes, scheduled castes, and women. Historical Traces of Reservation … Continue reading →

Caste System in India What is a Caste? Caste can be defined as a hereditary, endogamous group having a common name, common traditional occupation, and common culture, relatively rigid in matters of mobility, the distinctiveness of status, and forming a … Continue reading →

Communalism Communalism refers to a socio-political system or ideology that emphasizes the distinctiveness and separation of communities, often based on religious or ethnic identities and advocates for the interests of a particular community over others. Key Features Community-Based Identity: Emphasizes … Continue reading →

Significance of Indian Secularism Unity in Diversity:  India is a land of Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, and many more. Secularism ensures the state remains impartial, fostering peace and acceptance among these various faiths. Equal Rights:  The Constitution guarantees … Continue reading →

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) UCC is a set of rules/regulations, which proposes to replace the personal laws based on the scriptures and customs of each major religious community in the country with a common set governing every citizen. Constitutional Provisions … Continue reading →