Caste, Class, and Power: Changing Patterns of Stratification in a Tanjore Village

by André Béteille

This work deals with the relationship between three fundamental aspects of social stratification, and provides a method for describing and analyzing variation and change in systems of stratification. This new edition incorporates significant additional material in the form of two appendices, dealing with issues of substance and method, and an epilogue which surveys the changing fortunes of village studies in India.

Genres: Sociology, Nonfiction, Anthropology, Society, India

238 pages, Paperback

First published August 15, 1996

Reviews

[Kumari Anchal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like the writing style of beteille and his work and small detailing is very imp to understanding caste in any region in India. Thank you

[Rick Sam · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Great work documenting Village in Tanjore.
The Book is thorough and scholarly.
This gives description of Tanjore village in 1960s.

Outline
I: Introduction
II. The Village: Its Physical Structure
III. The Caste Structure
IV. Economic Organization and Social Class
V. The Distribution of Power
VI. Conclusion: Caste, Class, and Power

The Social fabric has changed significantly.
These days, We have only two caste, Rich Caste, Poor Caste.
Which one are you?

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Gottfried

[Wilson Kung · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book helps alot

[A · Rating 3 out of 5]

A snapshot of 60s Tamil society. Nothing more

[Kapil Yadav · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unlike 'the remembered village', this work has a definite thematic focus.

[Sudipta Pradhan]

very nice book on indian caste system