Peasant Classes and Social Stratification
An important social effect of the Green Revolution was the disappearance of caste rigidities and the emergence of the middle and rich peasants as the dominant peasantry in the state. The Green Revolution also brought changes in lifestyle. Aspirations increased —there was demand for better education for children, better housing, and better consumer goods. The traditional “extended family” system was gradually replaced by the “nuclear family.”
Which of the following best explains how the emergence of middle and wealthy peasant classes challenged traditional social stratifications?
A
Diminished the social significance of caste through legal reforms.
B
Led to widespread adoption of Western lifestyles among all classes.
C
Caused uniform economic prosperity across different social strata.
D
Altered economic power dynamics, undermining traditional hierarchies.
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