Understanding the social diversity

Definition, Levels and Role of education

1. UNDERSTANDING THE SOCIAL DIVERSITY

2. What we are going to see? Meaning and definition of social diversity Levels of social diversity Education for understanding the social diversity

3. What is diversity? As per the Merriam-Webster dictionary, diversity is the condition of having or being composed of differing elements: variety. Especially: the inclusion of different types of people It also defines it as an instance of being composed of differing elements or qualities: For instance a diversity of opinion.

4. What is Social diversity? Social diversity is a feature of a society which is determined by caste, class, religion, occupational pattern in a given territory. Social Diversity is the differences seen in a particular society in the case of religion, culture, economic status etc. If the people of a particular society belong to different religions, cultural backgrounds, social status, economic status, linguistic environment etc., this phenomena is called social diversity. 

5. What is Social diversity? co-existence of different social groups within a given geo-political setting or in simpler terms, differentiation of society into groups. 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 2003

6. Heterogeneity: The quality or state of being heterogeneous; composition from dissimilar parts; disparateness. Heterogeneousness: Composed of parts of different kinds; mixed.

7. Levels of Social diversity Individual Regional Linguistic Religious Castes Tribes

8. Individual Diversity Genotype-Genetic makeup or individual contribution to phenotype (Physical appearance) Phenotype- Observable and measurable characteristics (Physical characters)

9. Individual Diversity Our characters depends upon the contribution of socio cultural environment Interaction of genetic and environmental factors Inherit characters from parents and develop their own character through environment

10. Regional Diversity Feeling Related to the people belonging to the particular region Love for their region and culture To maintain their identity

11. Causes for Regional Diversity Geographical Historical Political Psychological Social Economic

12. Linguistic Diversity States based on language spoken All states has its own official language 1652 languages, dialects 15 languages in currency

13. Causes for Linguistic Diversity Psychological Historical Geographical Economic Political Social

14. Religious diversity According to the 2011 census, 79.8% of the population of India practices Hinduism, 14.2% adheres to Islam, 2.3% adheres to Christianity, 1.72% adheres to Sikhism, 0.7% adheres to Buddhism, and 0.37% adheres Jainism

15. Religious diversity Multi-religious 6 major religions Secularism Festivals and celebrations

16. Caste Diversity Varnas Kinship( Vamsa ) Upper & Lower Power

17. Tribal Diversity A tribe is a social division in a traditional society consisting of families linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect. A tribe possesses certain qualities and characteristics that make it a unique cultural, social, and political entity.

18. Tribal Diversity Tribes are also known by the name ‘Adivasis’ in India. Constitution of India has recognized tribal communities in India under ‘Schedule 5’ of the constitution. Hence the tribes recognized by the Constitution are known as ‘ Scheduled Tribes’. The total population of Scheduled Tribes is 10.43 crore as per the Census 2011 which accounts for 8.6% of the total population of the country. The share of the Scheduled Tribe population in urban areas is a meagre 2.8%.

19. Tribal Diversity The Scheduled Tribes in India form the largest proportion of the total population in Lakshadweep and Mizoram followed by Nagaland and Meghalaya. Madhya Pradesh has the largest number of scheduled Tribes followed by Orissa. Bastar district of Chattisgarh consists of the largest number of Scheduled Tribes. There are no Scheduled Tribes in Punjab, Delhi, Chandigarh, Pondicherry, Haryana.

20. Tribal Diversity The Sentinelese Tribe (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) Population – 15 The Great Andamanese Tribe (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) Population – 44 The Onge Tribe (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) Population – 101 The Jarawa Tribe (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) Population – 380 The Kamar Tribe (Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh) Population – 666

21. Tribal Diversity The Kadar Tribe (Kerala) Population – 2,949 The Kurumba Tribe (Kerala and Tamil Nadu) Population – 9,409 The Birhor Tribe (Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh & Odisha) Population – 11,751 The Bondo Tribe (Odisha) Population – 12,231 The Dongria Khond Tribe in Odisha (Odisha) Population – 6,306 (in Odisha) + 103,290 (Andhra Pradesh)

22. List of Tribes Andhra Pradesh:   Andh , Sadhu Andh , Bhagata , Bhil, Chenchus ( Chenchawar ), Gadabas , Gond, Goundu , Jatapus , Kammara , Kattunayakan , Kolawar , Kolam, Konda, Manna Dhora , Pardhan , Rona, Savaras , Dabba Yerukula , Nakkala , Dhulia, Thoti , Sugalis , Banjara, Kondareddis , Koya , Mukha Dhora , Valmiki , Yenadis , Sugalis , Lambadis . Arunachal Pradesh:   Apatanis , Abor, Dafla , Galong , Momba , Sherdukpen , Singpho , Nyishi , Mishmi, Idu , Taroan , Tagin, Adi, Monpa , Wancho Assam:  Chakma, Chutiya , Dimasa , Hajong , Garos , Khasis, Gangte , Karbi , Boro , Borokachari , Kachari , Sonwal , Miri, Rabha, Garo Bihar:   Asur , Baiga , Birhor, Birjia , Chero , Gond, Parhaiya , Santhals, Savar , Kharwar , Banjara, Oraon , Santal, Tharu Chhattisgarh:   Agariya , Bhaina , Bhattra , Biar , Khond, Mawasi , Nagasia , Gond, Binjhwar , Halba , Halbi , Kawar, Sawar , Goa:   Dhodia , Dubia , Naikda , Siddi,Varli , Gawda .

23. List of Tribes Gujarat:   Barda , Bamcha , Bhil, Charan , Dhodia , Gamta , Paradhi , Patelia , Dhanka , Dubla , Talavia , Halpati , Kokna , Naikda , Patelia , Rathawa , Siddi . Himachal Pradesh : Gaddis, Gujjars, Khas, Lamba , Lahaulas , Pangwala , Swangla , Beta, Beda Bhot , Bodh. Jammu and Kashmir:   Bakarwal , Balti, Beda, Gaddi, Garra , Mon, Purigpa , Sippi , Changpa , Gujjar. Jharkhand:   Birhors , Bhumij , Gonds , Kharia, Mundas , Santhals, Savar , Bedia , Ho, Kharwar , Lohra , Mahli , Parhaiya , Santal, Kol , Banjara. Karnataka:   Adiyan , Barda , Gond, Bhil, Iruliga , Koraga , Patelia , Yerava , Hasalaru , Koli Dhor , Marati , Meda , Naikda , Soligaru . Kerala:   Adiyan , Arandan , Eravallan , Kurumbas , Malai arayan , Moplahs , Uralis , Irular , Kanikaran , Kattunayakan , Kurichchan , Muthuvan . Madhya Pradesh:   Baigas ,  Bhils , Bharia , Birhors , Gonds , Katkari , kharia , Khond, Kol , Murias , Korku , Mawasi , Pardhan , Sahariya ,

24. List of Tribes Maharashtra :  Bhaina, Bhunjia, Dhodia, Katkari, Khond, Rathawa, Warlis, Dhanka, Halba, Kathodi, Kokna, Koli Mahadev, Pardhi, Thakur, Manipur:  Naga, Kuki, Meitei, Aimol, Angami, Chiru, Maram, Monsang, Paite, Purum, Thadou, Anal, Mao, Tangkhul, Thadou, Poumai Naga. Meghalaya:  Chakma, Garos, Hajong, Jaintias Khasis, Lakher, Pawai, Raba, Mikir. Mizoram:  Chakma, Dimasa, Khasi, Kuki, Lakher, Pawi, Raba, Synteng, Lushai Nagaland:   Angami, Garo, Kachari, Kuki, Mikir, Nagas, Sema, Ao, Chakhesang, Konyak, Lotha, Phom, Rengma, Sangtam, Odisha:   Gadaba, Ghara, Kharia, Khond, Matya, Oraons, Rajuar, Santhals, Bathudi, Bathuri, Bhottada, Bhumij, Gond, Juang, Kisan, Kolha, Kora, Khayara, Koya, Munda, Paroja, Saora, Shabar, Lodha. Rajasthan:  Bhils, Damaria, Dhanka, Meenas(Minas), Patelia, Sahariya, Naikda, Nayaka, Kathodi.

25. List of Tribes Sikkim:   Bhutia, Khas, Lepchas, Limboo, Tamang Tamil Nadu:  Adiyan, Aranadan, Eravallan, Irular, Kadar, Kanikar, Kotas, Todas, Kurumans, Malayali, Telangana:  Chenchus. Tripura:  Bhil, Bhutia, Chaimal, Chakma, Halam, Khasia, Lushai, Mizel, Namte, Mag, Munda, Riang, Uttarakhand:  Bhotias, Buksa, Jannsari, Khas, Raji, Tharu. Uttar Pradesh:  Bhotia, Buksa, Jaunsari, Kol, Raji, Tharu, Gond, Kharwar, Saharya , Parahiya, Baiga, Agariya, Chero West Bengal:  Asur, Khond, Hajong, Ho, Parhaiya,  Rabha, Santhals, Savar, Bhumij, Bhutia, Chik Baraik, Kisan, Kora, Lodha, Kheria, Khariam, Mahali, Mal Pahariya, Oraon, Andaman and Nicobar:   Oraons, Onges, Sentinelese, Shompens.

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27. Education For Understanding Social Diversity 1. In school regional languages must be included and along with regional language ; other languages must be made familiar. 2. History of India must be propagated. 3. Travelling around the country as an educational trip must be encouraged in order to know the customs and cultures of the people in other parts of the country. 4. Influence of regional political parties in education must be prevented.

28. Education For Understanding Social Diversity 5.Teaching and learning of history must be made compulsory. 6. Education must propagate national integration. 7. Interest to learn many language must be encouraged. 8. Co-curricular activities such as competitions, games and dramas promoting respect for various languages and religious should be encouraged.

29. Education For Understanding Social Diversity 9. Educational system must emphasize the nature of our culture and inculcate secularism and scientific temper among young students. 10. Curriculum must be free from religious bias. 11. General activities of schools such as general assembly and celebration of festivals must be irrespective of any religions

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