This PPT prepared by Principal from Thiagarajar College Of Preceptors-Madurai for B.Ed Trainees.

2. One of the important attributes of social change is caste
differences.

3. The features of caste system
 Many divisions in community
 Specific oocupations for particular caste
 Hierarchy among the castes
MERITS OF CASTE SYSTEM
 Division of labour in the society.
 Promote crafts and occupations.
 To strengthen social groups to safe guard culture.

4. Today the social evil of caste discrimination is fast disappearing
due to.
 Influence of western culture.
 Dominance of public opinion.
 Legislation of laws and reguations.
 Increased opportunities for different caste groups.

5. There is inequality among the people in the society on basis of
income and wealth
Middle
class
Poor
Rich

6. • Seek admission in good schools
managed by religious trusts or by
donations
MIDDLE
CLASS
• No choice except admitting in
government ,municipal schoolsPOOR
• Can afford rich schools
RICH

7. Gender bias is said to be treating of male and
female differently in society

8.  parents dislike for the birth
of females
 infanticide and sex-selective
abortions
 neglect shown to the growth
of girls
 attitude of insisting women
to bear all the domestic
burdeons

9.  Male-dominated society.
 Dowry menace.
 Sex-torture .
 Women are not given
rightful share in the family
property.
 Widow-marriages are not
welcome.
 AIDS is high among women
due to men.

10.  Women are not permitted for jobs over men
 There is no equal pay for men and women
 Less facilities for women such as toilets etc
 Women employees are less in number
 Tolerate tortures given by colleagues and
superior officers .

11.  Rate of enrollment of
females in education is low
as compared to males
 Separate educational
institutions for girls are few
 Girls are subjected to eve-
teasing
 Text books are with stereo-
types against women