This book stands apart in the cluster of books on Indian society. Beginning with the historical moorings and formation of Indian society, it journeys through its major components – Caste and Caste System, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and different Minorities. It also takes a hard look at the effects of globalization on the society, issues of secularism, communalism, and regionalism, women and society, village India and a number of other areas. Written in a lucid way, this title effectively caters to the requirements of Civil Services aspirants in Sociology, some areas of Anthropology, General Studies and Essay besides being useful for the university/college students. Salient Features: 1. Inclusion of current social issues like ‘honour killing’ of girls, social impact of internet and pandemic, MeToo Movement, status of sexual minorities, Anti-CAA movement, New Farmer’s movement, development and displacement, Triple Talaaq legislation and its socio-legal implications. 2. Annexure giving detailed idea of some important legislations 3. Set of questions along with indicative answers, at the end of every chapter