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Journal Article
Caste Hierarchy, Dominance, and Change in Punjab
2015
Overview
In a multi-religious social formation the understanding of caste and caste hierarchy requires a different theoretical and methodological approach from the conventional one. This article examines the case of Punjab society in which Sikhs and Hindus co-exist and the former claim to be an egalitarian religious community. Although caste hierarchies could be multiple in such a setting, the forces influencing dominance and change have remained same. Education and occupational changes have transformed the nature of hierarchy in Punjab owing to which the dalit assertion has increased. At the same time, the domination of Jats, though being frequently challenged, has remained the most potent element in the caste dynamics of Punjab.
