Synopsis The book is a study of the basic features of the Indian social structure and the kind of social change that has been ushered in over the decades. It views aspects of the caste system, the joint family system, the role of women and their importance in Hinduism, human rights of Dalit groups and the educational system. The interesting work delves into the traditional God-fearing nature of people in Indian society and the impact of modernisation and globalisation on their traditions and values, especially their aping of the Western culture. It deals with social taboos and abuse in society, involving acts of domestic violence, abuse of children and homosexuality.