SOCIAL DIVERSITY

This is the presentation which was presented in PPT CONTEST on TCP PRESENTO 2020.

1. Social Diversity by S.RUBY MARGRET VELLALAR COLLEGE OF EDUCATION FOR WOMEN ERODE. TCP PRESENTO 2020, THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS, MADURAI.

2. Introduction India is a large country with geo-political conditions in different parts of the country. India is a country of social diversity. In a country with social diversity, there will be abundance of talents and diverse abilities. TCP PRESENTO 2020, THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS, MADURAI.

3. Meaning Diversity means differences. Social diversity is a features of a society which is determined by caste, class, religion, occupational pattern in a given territory. All these kind of differences that exist among people of the society is called social diversity. TCP PRESENTO 2020, THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS, MADURAI.

4. Definition “In a social organization, the term usually refers to the range of personnel who accurately represent minority populations and people from varied backgrounds, culture, ethnicities, and viewpoints.” -BARKER TCP PRESENTO 2020, THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS, MADURAI.

5. Three basics of social diversity Social diversity hinges on three universal human realities. They are: Each individual is unique. Individuals and their societies are inter-related and inter-dependent. Society and culture are dynamic. TCP PRESENTO 2020, THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS, MADURAI.

6. Levels of social diversity The levels of social diversity are Individual diversity Regional diversity Linguistic diversity Religion diversity Caste diversity Tribe diversity TCP PRESENTO 2020, THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS, MADURAI.

7. Individual diversity India is a shining example of a ‘salad bowl’ in which different elements retain their individual identities and yet together they form a distinct recipe. It means that understanding each individuals is unique and recognizing our individual differences. These can be the dimensions of race ,ethnicity ,gender, socio-economic status ,age, physical abilities, religion, political believers or other ideology. TCP PRESENTO 2020, THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS, MADURAI.

8. Regional diversity India is a large country with huge geographical variations. It is a combinations of geographical and cultural identities and regional consciousness invariably evolves from these characteristics. TCP PRESENTO 2020, THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS, MADURAI.

9. Factors affecting Regional diversity Geographical factor. Historical and cultural factor. Caste and region. Economic factors. Political – administrative factors. TCP PRESENTO 2020, THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS, MADURAI.

10. Linguistic diversity It is said that India is a “veritable tower of babel ”. India has more than 3000 languages and the 8 th schedule of the Indian constitution recognizes 22 languages as official languages - Tamil, Hindi, Sanskrit etc Linguist is a division among the member of a society. “India presents a spectacle of museum of tongues”-A.R.DESAI. TCP PRESENTO 2020, THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS, MADURAI.

11. Religious diversity India is a multi-religious country. It is a secular state. It has been a major secure of disunity and disharmony in the country. Hindus constitute 80% of the Indian population. And all people are equal before law. TCP PRESENTO 2020, THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS, MADURAI.

12. Caste diversity India is a country of castes. Caste is the most important social concept in the Indian society. Caste refers to a hereditary practicing a specific traditional occupation. There are more than 3000 caste in India. There is a diversity between the low class and high class people. TCP PRESENTO 2020, THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS, MADURAI.

13. Tribes diversity Tribal culture of India their traditions and practices interpenetrate almost all the aspects of Indian culture and civilization. They occupy distinct regions, especially in hilly and forest areas. In India there are more than 50 tribal groups. Example: Badugas , Gond , Bastar , Todas etc., TCP PRESENTO 2020, THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS, MADURAI.

14. Education for understanding social diversity in India The following reasons may be suggested as the inclusion for the educational content: History of India must be propagate Education must propagate national integration. Teaching and learning of history must be made compulsory. Curriculum must be free from religious bias. Interest to learn many languages must be encouraged. TCP PRESENTO 2020, THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS, MADURAI.

15. - contd Influence of regional political parties in education must be prevented. General activities of schools such as general assembly and celebration of festivals must be irrespective of any religions. Common school education system throughout the country. TCP PRESENTO 2020, THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS, MADURAI.

16. conclusion Though India has various diversity it has been taught that ‘UNITY IN DIVERSITY’. The diversity in India is unique. It is said that India is “The Epitome of the world”. And all were equal before the law. TCP PRESENTO 2020, THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS, MADURAI.

17. references Contemporary India and education prof.K.Nagarajan . Contemporary India and education Dr.G.Periannan . www.bhc.edu.ac.in. TCP PRESENTO 2020, THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS, MADURAI.

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