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Research Article | Open Access
Volume 14 2022 | None
EMERGING NEW RURAL ELITE IN SENAPATI DISTRICT OF MANIPUR: SOME SOCIOLOGICAL OBSERVATION
Th Luckson & Prof. Temjensosang
Pages: 3955-3961
Abstract
The paper attempted to explore the emergence of new rural social elite. No doubt there is an existence of elites in all society whether traditional or modern. Since time immemorial rural society in the Senapati district in Manipur exists as a little republic with no interference from the outsider. The societies maintain its own pace of peace and solidarity. The system is control by higher ranking individuals in the society and they are few in numbers. This study found out that, these groups of people are the social elite of the rural society. Sometime through the selfish mode or self-centered ideology it curtails the right and freedom of an individual. This paper also seeks to understand position of women in village or society. It also explores elitism in the context of democracy, considering both advantages and disadvantage and how rural social elite function. Finally, some sociological observation is made on how the value system has changed due to education and modernization is presented with a concluding remark.
Keywords
elite, clan, empowerment, customary law, elitism
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