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As social ranking is clearer at the extremes , owing to the dominance of a single
criterion of social standing ( purity ) such a ... In both these areas , we find a
dominant caste , defined by Srinivas ( 1966 ) as numerically and economically
strong ...
As social ranking is clearer at the extremes , owing to the dominance of a single
criterion of social standing ( purity ) such a ... In both these areas , we find a
dominant caste , defined by Srinivas ( 1966 ) as numerically and economically
strong ...
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be cited in further support of ritual superiority and social exclusivity . In contrast to
separation from others , the dominant caste will strengthen its internal cohesion
by frequent meetings ( needed to discuss managerial problems ) , festivals ...
be cited in further support of ritual superiority and social exclusivity . In contrast to
separation from others , the dominant caste will strengthen its internal cohesion
by frequent meetings ( needed to discuss managerial problems ) , festivals ...
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Their dominance is due to sheer numerical preponderance , not only at the local
village level , but throughout ... 1972 ) . а Finally , we may briefly examine a
village in Malwa , in central India , where no dominant caste exists ( Mayer 1966 )
.
Their dominance is due to sheer numerical preponderance , not only at the local
village level , but throughout ... 1972 ) . а Finally , we may briefly examine a
village in Malwa , in central India , where no dominant caste exists ( Mayer 1966 )
.
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