Food as a Tool for Social Control in India
Description: Food as a Tool for Social Control in India | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Tags: indian food food and class social control |
In India, the caste system has historically influenced food habits and dietary restrictions. Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributed to this influence?
Which of the following is an example of how food has been used as a tool for social control in India?
The concept of 'purity' and 'pollution' in relation to food is a significant aspect of food-related social control in India. What is the primary basis for determining the purity or pollution of food?
Which of the following is an example of how food can be used to assert dominance or maintain social hierarchy in India?
In some parts of India, certain foods are considered taboo or forbidden for specific communities. What is the primary reason behind this practice?
The concept of 'food sharing' has been an integral part of Indian culture for centuries. How does food sharing contribute to social cohesion and community building?
In the context of food-related social control in India, what is the significance of 'food rituals' and 'food taboos'?
Which of the following is an example of how food can be used as a form of protest or resistance against social norms or power structures in India?
In some parts of India, certain foods are considered auspicious or inauspicious for specific occasions or events. What is the primary factor that determines the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of food in these contexts?
The concept of 'food purity' is closely linked to the idea of 'social purity' in India. How does food purity contribute to maintaining social boundaries and reinforcing social hierarchies?
In some parts of India, certain foods are considered 'cooling' or 'heating' and are consumed accordingly to balance the body's 'doshas'. What is the primary system of medicine that underlies this belief?
Which of the following is an example of how food can be used to express cultural identity and heritage in India?
In some parts of India, certain foods are considered 'sacred' or 'holy' and are consumed during religious rituals or ceremonies. What is the primary purpose of consuming these foods in these contexts?
Which of the following is an example of how food can be used to promote social equality and inclusivity in India?
In some parts of India, certain foods are considered 'medicinal' and are consumed to treat specific ailments or health conditions. What is the primary system of medicine that underlies this belief?