Explain the caste and gender inter-sectionality in kinship.

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Caste and gender are two important axes of social stratification in many societies, particularly in the context of South Asia, where they profoundly shape the dynamics of kinship systems. The intersectionality of caste and gender in kinship refers to the way in which individuals experience their social positions differently depending on both their caste and gender identities. This intersectional framework helps to analyze how power, privilege, and disadvantage are experienced at the convergence of multiple social categories.

In traditional societies, especially in India, caste plays a crucial role in determining social status, economic resources, and access to power. Kinship, which governs the structure of family and social networks, is often organized along caste lines. Caste endogamy (marriage within one's caste) and caste-based hierarchical relationships are fundamental to maintaining caste boundaries and reinforcing caste-based roles. Gender, on the other hand, establishes differentiated roles for men and women within this system. When caste and gender intersect, individuals are subjected to specific expectations, limitations, and opportunities based on both their caste identity and gender.

Women’s roles within the kinship system are particularly influenced by this intersectionality. In a caste-based society, women are often expected to uphold caste norms through practices like endogamy. A woman’s caste is closely tied to her family’s honor and the preservation of caste status. This creates a situation where women’s mobility, autonomy, and agency are highly constrained. Women of higher castes, for instance, might have more access to education, economic resources, and ___ ____________ __________ _____________ ____ __ _______ ___ ___________ _____________.
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Degree : BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Course Name : BACHELOR OF ARTS
Course Code : BAG
Subject Name : Marriage, Family and Kinship
Subject Code : BSOE 146
Year : 2024 2025