Cultural Change — Sociology STD 12 Humanities — Question

According to M.N.Srinivas- Sanskritisation can be defined as the process by which a low caste or tribe or other group takes over the customs, rituals, beliefs, ideology and style of life of a high and in particular a twice–born caste.
Alternate Answer
According to M.N. Srinivas, Sanskritisation refers to a process whereby members of a (usually middle or lower) caste attempt to raise their own social status by adopting the ritual, domestic and social practices of a caste (or castes) of higher status.
It has been criticised:

1. For exaggerating social mobility or the scope of lower castes to move up the social ladder.
2. As the ideology of Sanskritisation accepts the ways of the upper caste as superior and that of the lower caste as inferior.
3. As it seems to justify a model that rests on inequality and exclusion.
4. As it results in the adoption of upper caste rites and rituals it leads to practices of secluding girls and women; adopting dowry practices instead of bride price.
5. For leading to Dalit cultures and society being eroded/devalued.