Indian Society (English) Basic Foundation Book

Indian Society is not a static subject. It draws extensively from your understanding of economic and political structures and how they have evolved with time. To draw from Karl Marx’s conceptualisation - social relations are the ‘superstructure’ constructed on top of the ‘basic structure’ of economic relations, which in turn determine politcal and cultural arrangements. In its essence, studying Indian society is about studying the course of these changes and evolution - where economic change facilitates political change, thereby leading to socio-cultural change. Not only is this method more scientific, but it is the only way you can do justice to a subject as dynamic as Indian society. Social issues in India are classified by unique patterns of continuity and change. So when you study this subject, you must have absolute conceptual clarity about these. For instance, caste is a social institution rooted in history, but it is just as relevant in modern South Asian societies. While the constitution has ensured political equality for all citizens, caste-based divisions have proved to be more enduring in social and cultural spheres—like in matrimonial relationships. This book is perfect for all the foundational knowledge you need, to develop critical insight, specially from the perspective of UPSC Examination. At The Study IAS, Manikant Sir’s vision is to make aspirants into ‘Thinking Creatures’. Education is not a passive, half-hearted process. Once you start drawing interlinkages within and across subjects, you start to untangle the complex web of your preparation. ‘Thinking Indian Society- Basic Foundation’ is the simplest, one-stop introduction you need, in order to understand the ‘What, when and how’ of Indian society and social issues.