1Research Scholar, Department of Sociology and Social Work, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal (A Central University)
2Department of Sociology and Social Work, H.N.B. Garhwal University Srinagar Garhwal (A Central University)
Online published on 2 September, 2019.
The present study attempts on certain aspects of the caste system in contemporary rural society in Karimpur village, Uttar Pradesh. Researcher has examined in particular the factors which lead to the changes in inter-caste relationship. This paper is based on the data collected from the village Karimpur using interview schedule and keen observation of daily life practices of the villagers. Out of 769 households researcher has selected 260 households as a sample with the help of research formula. Findings of the study reveal that there are some factors like; education, occupational mobility, modernization, industrialization & new technology, transport and communication, cash payment, change in caste system and many more, which are directly or indirectly responsible for bringing changes in the Jajmani system.
Jajmani system, Occupational Mobility, Inter-caste Relationship, Modernization, Industrialization
