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Caste
About: Caste is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 5681 publications have been published within this topic receiving 91330 citations. The topic is also known as: caste system.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe the formation of blacksmith and bard castes among the Manding and Soninke artisans during the Sosso-Malinke war, described in the Sunjata epic, which led to the founding of the Mali empire.
Abstract: Endogamous artisan and musician groups are characteristic of over fifteen West African peoples, including the Manding, Soninke, Wolof, Serer, Fulani, Tukulor, Songhay, Dogon, Senufo, Minianka, Moors, and Tuareg. Castes appeared among the Malinke no later than 1300, and were present among the Wolof and Soninke, as well as some Songhay and Fulani populations, no later than 1500. All the West African castes ultimately developed from at most three centers, located among the Manding, Soninke, and/or Wolof. Migration is the key process explaining the current distribution of caste people. Formation of blacksmith and bard castes among the Manding may be related to the Sosso–Malinke war, described in the Sunjata epic, which led to the founding of the Mali empire. As they evolved over time, castes acquired secondary specializations or changed occupations, and moved up or down in rank relative to other social groups. Although marriage alliances took place within a caste or among a limited number of castes, castes did not form demographic isolates. Children of caste men and slave concubines had caste status, while free persons taken captive in war sometimes claimed to be caste members. Assimilation of local artisans to a caste may have occurred when caste institutions were first introduced into a given area.
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01 Jan 1988
TL;DR: In this article, the early years of settlement in Pakistan and early years in the UK are discussed, including households and family relationships, Caste, Biradari' and marriage, taking and giving, community institutions and leadership.
Abstract: 1 Introduction 2 From Pakistan to Britain 3 The early years of settlement 4 Households and family relationships 5 Caste, Biradari' and marriage 6 Taking and Giving 7 Community institutions and leadership 8 The second generation Appendix.
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TL;DR: The main economic factors which contributed to the growth of landlessness during the century are then considered, particularly the pressure of population on land as discussed by the authors, and a glossary and select bibliography are also included.
Abstract: Originally published in 1965, this book presents a study of Indian agricultural workers in the Madras Presidency region during the nineteenth century. The text incorporates analysis of changes in population, in cultivation, the distribution of land among landlords, tenants and labourers, and discussion of the economic and social status of the labourer. The main economic factors which contributed to the growth of landlessness during the century are then considered, particularly the pressure of population on land. A glossary and select bibliography are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Indian history, agriculture and socio-economic history.
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01 Jan 1998
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss the distinctiveiveness of Indian Popular Cinema and the changing scene in popular cinema in the Indian National Film Development Council of India (NFDC Bombay), and discuss the role of women in Indian Cinema.
Abstract: CONTENTS: 1. The Beginnings 2. The Distinctiveness of Indian Popular Cinema 3. Cinema and Society in India 4. Religion, Ethnicity and Caste in Indian Cinema 5. Women in Indian Cinema 6. Styles and Techniques 7. The Changing Scene in Popular Cinema 8. Regional Cinemas of India 9. Conclusion Appendix: NFDC Bombay
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