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Two villages of eastern Uttar Pradesh (U.P.), India: an analysis of similarities and differences

American Anthropologist54 • Published In 1952 • Pages: 179-190

By: Opler, Morris Edward, Singh, Rudra Datt.

Abstract
This study, based on field work, describes the Indian villages of Ramapur and Madhopur. The economic, political and social structure of each village is briefly discussed. There is considerable information on the ranking and powers of the various castes in each village. A final section points out the similarities and differences between the villages in such matters as caste constitution, land area, population, land ownership patterns, degree of isolation and tradition.
Subjects
Community structure
Castes
Occupational specialization
Real property
Social control
Status, role, and prestige
Citizenship
Settlement patterns
Sacred objects and places
Labor and leisure
Priesthood
culture
Uttar Pradesh
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Beverly Calsoyas; 1956
Field Date
none
Coverage Date
1900-1952
Coverage Place
State of Uttar Pradesh, India
Notes
By Morris E. Opler and Rudra Datt Singh
LCCN
17015424
LCSH
Uttar Pradesh (India)