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

18. 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.

19. 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%.

20. 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.

21. 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

22. 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)

23. 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.

24. 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,

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. Which one you prefer?

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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

31. Thank you