The Story of Indian Democracy — Sociology STD 12 Humanities — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 HumanitiesSociologyThe Story of Indian Democracy4 Marks
Question
What is Panchayati Raj?
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Answer
It translates literally to Governance by five individuals? The idea is to ensure at the village or grass root level a functioning and vibrant democracy.
But, in a society with sharp inequalities democratic participation is hindered on grounds of gender, caste, and class.
Traditionally, there have been caste panchayats in villages. But they have represented dominant groups. They have often held conservative views and continue to take decisions that go against both democratic norms and procedures.
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