Welcome to the MHI-06 Assignment Answer Index (2025-26) This post provides links to all the answers for the IGNOU course MHI-06: Evolution of Social Structures in India Through the Ages. Each question has been answered in simple, easy-to-understand language, suitable for IGNOU learners. Click on the links below to read each full answer. 📚 Section […]
Introduction Colonialism had a significant impact on many aspects of Indian society, including how caste was understood, practiced, and categorized. While caste existed in India long before British rule, the colonial administration redefined and institutionalized caste in new ways. This answer explores how colonialism shaped the perception of caste through policies, censuses, administrative practices, and
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Socio-Religious Revolution of Tamil Siddhas The Tamil Siddhas were mystics, saints, and social reformers in ancient and medieval South India whose teachings significantly contributed to a socio-religious revolution. Unlike the orthodox Hindu system that emphasized caste and ritual purity, the Siddhas rejected caste hierarchy and promoted inner spiritual experience, bodily discipline, and equality. They wrote
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“Caste is a division of laborer, not the division of labor.” This statement, popularized by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, criticizes the caste system for its unjust structure. In a fair society, labor is divided based on skill and interest. However, in the caste system, people are assigned roles based on birth, not ability. The phrase means
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The Idea of Paraiyattam Paraiyattam is a traditional drum dance from Tamil Nadu historically associated with the Dalit community. The word “parai” refers to a drum that was used during various ceremonies and announcements. For centuries, Paraiyattam was stigmatized due to its link with caste-based occupations. However, in recent times, it has become a symbol
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Introduction Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, a radical social reformer from Tamil Nadu, is known for his fierce critique of religion, especially Hinduism, which he believed perpetuated caste-based inequality. His views have had a lasting impact on the anti-caste and rationalist movements in India. Religion and Caste Oppression Periyar argued that religious scriptures and rituals were tools
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Introduction The Enlightenment was an intellectual and cultural movement in 17th-18th century Europe, emphasizing reason, science, and individual rights. While it contributed to modern democracy and secularism, it is also critiqued, especially from Dalit and post-colonial perspectives, for ignoring or marginalizing non-Western worldviews. Positive Contributions of Enlightenment It promoted critical thinking, rationality, and freedom from
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Introduction The problem of evil has been a long-standing philosophical and theological issue, questioning how suffering and injustice can exist in a world governed by a just and loving deity. From a Dalit perspective, this problem takes on a unique and urgent dimension, deeply rooted in lived experiences of caste-based oppression and social injustice. Understanding
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Introduction Dalit folklore and cultural expression play a vital role in shaping the identity, resistance, and worldview of the Dalit community. These forms of cultural expression are powerful tools for storytelling, self-assertion, and reclaiming history from a Dalit perspective. Understanding Dalit Folklore Dalit folklore includes songs, stories, proverbs, rituals, and oral traditions that are passed
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Introduction Dalit eschatology refers to the Dalit perspective on the end times, salvation, and ultimate justice. It is rooted in the historical experiences of oppression and the hope for liberation and dignity. This eschatology challenges traditional religious doctrines that justify caste-based hierarchies. Foundations of Dalit Eschatology 1. Historical Injustice Dalit eschatology emerges from centuries of
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