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Research Paper | Sociology | Volume 15 Issue 7, July 2026 | Pages: 343 - 346 | India
Beyond the Solid Structure: Re-Evaluating Caste Dynamics in the Era of Liquid Modernity
Abstract: The caste system has traditionally been one of the most prevalent social institutions in India, determining the population's social hierarchy, access to resources, and other factors. Even though globalization, urbanization, and digitalization have changed many aspects of Indian society, caste does not seem to disappear with time. Instead, it sees adaptations, which allow it to survive in the new environment. The present paper seeks to explore this phenomenon further, using Zygmunt Bauman's theory of Liquid Modernity as the framework for investigation. By analyzing the information from the provided articles and performing secondary research, one can come to the conclusion that even though the caste system's presence in the digital space is no longer absolute, it still shapes people's interactions and opportunities significantly. With the current trend of using the internet as a tool for finding marriage partners, members of the higher caste still benefit from the system, albeit in a different way. The article combines the theory with the empirical data to show how the system fits into the modern social landscape, gradually moving towards liquid caste system, which better suits the changed environment.
Keywords: Caste, Liquid Modernity, Digital sociology, social stratification, digital inequality, algorithmic bias, endogamy
How to Cite?: Diksha, "Beyond the Solid Structure: Re-Evaluating Caste Dynamics in the Era of Liquid Modernity", Volume 15 Issue 7, July 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 343-346, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26704215646, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26704215646