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In the vibrant tapestry of contemporary India, the shadows of tradition and modernity collide. Indian Society: Themes and Social Issues by Nadeem Hasnain and Aseem Hasnain unravels the complex interplay of caste, gender, and privilege in a rapidly changing society. Beginning with the historical foundations and evolution of Indian society, it explores its key components - Caste and the Caste System, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and various Minorities. The book also offers an in-depth analysis of the impact of globalisation on society, addressing issues such as secularism, communalism, regionalism, womens status, rural India, and many other critical areas with some current social issues/problems in Indian Society and its challenges of social transformation. This compelling narrative dives deep into the heart of Indian social structures, shedding light on issues of inequality, migration, and grassroots resistance. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book serves the needs of Civil Services aspirants studying Indian Society for General Studies paper, aspects of Sociology and Anthropology, Essay writing and Interviews while also being beneficial to university and college students. This book, perhaps, is the first and the only one available in the market that has been written to cater to the requirements of all the above-mentioned areas. Salient features: Addition of a brand-new chapter on Challenges of Social Transformation. Required updates with value addition in all other chapters. Insertion of chapter-wise Learning Outcome for a comprehensive overview. Quick Facts explaining complex terms and concepts. Chapter-wise Previous Years Questions including 2024. Practice questions with indicative answers on each chapter for better conceptual clarity. Focus areas for examinations for quick revision.