An Important Change in the Indian Caste System Provoked by Globalization

question 75

Multiple Choice

An important change in the Indian caste system provoked by globalization is:

• A)The social acceptance of Dalits.
• B)The emergence of non-caste related occupations.
• C)A widening cultural gap between the upper and lower castes.
• D)The conversion of higher castes to Christianity.
• E)The westernization of lower caste lifestyles.

Identify and comprehend the functions of mass media according to functionalists.

Recognize the role of mass media in entertainment and socialization.

Understand how mass media can serve as agents of social control and reinforce societal norms.

Recognize the historical and societal factors that have contributed to the rise of mass media.

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Definitions:

Renal Pyramid

Cone-shaped tissues of the kidney that are involved in urine transport and formation.

Peritoneal

Relating to or affecting the peritoneum, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and covering the abdominal organs.

Abdominal

Relating to the abdomen, the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis.

Renal

Relates to the kidneys and their functions in the body.