CHANGE IN LAND OWNERSHIP, BIRADRY SYSTEM AND SDCIAL STATUS IN A PUNJABI VILLAGE

Abstract

This study is an attempt to understand the changing social patterns and the ir processes in Punjabi society in general and the rural areas in particular. Punjabi society is undergoing a rapid change with di fTerenl manifestations across the society. This process o f chang!.! in society and its culture stimul ates to understand the Pllnjabi society 1'1'0111 specific re ference to its present fo rms of land ownership in rela tion with histori cal import ance or the land. Another important dimension in this regard is the concept of biradl'y and casle. which has its peculiar re levance in tJ1C village life. This warrants a comprehensive study to understand these inter-dependent concepts in a Ill utual re lationship within their own context. Thus, understanding of these fa ctors needs a mutua ll y inciusivl: ap proach 10 sec the Punj abi society in rel ation with land and subsequent composition o f the society.