Sanskritization
/ˌsænskrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण सैन्स्क्रिटाइज़ेशन
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noun
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(in sociology) the process by which a lower caste or tribe in India tries to rise in social status by adopting the customs, rituals and beliefs of higher castes
संस्कृतीकरण
- Giving up meat was one sign of Sanskritization in the village.
- Sanskritization led to upward social mobility for some groups.
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General knowledge
The term was introduced by the Indian sociologist M N Srinivas.
GK: यह शब्द भारतीय समाजशास्त्री एम एन श्रीनिवास ने दिया था।