Ruchi Sharma
Political
factors or conditions are dependent upon sociological variables. In India among
sociological variables caste and religion play important role in politics. The
caste system as well as religion determines the political structure of the Indian
society. The social position of an
individual determines his/her status in the society and this status divides the
society in the categories of equality and inequality. This discrimination based
on equality and inequality has existed since long time. In all types of human
society, there are inequalities between individuals, men and women, the young
and the old. To describe inequalities the sociologists speak of the existence
of social stratification which can be defined as structured inequalities
between different groupings of people based on class, caste, gender ,religion, etc.
The present paper analyzes the influence of caste and religion in politics. The
research paper highlights the adverse impact on social cohesion due to caste
and religion driven politics in Indian society. The suggestions are also made
in the research paper to overcome the barriers of caste and religion by
promoting equal social rights and justice for the development of an integrated
and cohesive society.
Indian Politics, social
stratification, caste, religion, social inequality
VOL.14, ISSUE No.1, March 2022