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Structural Change

CBSE · Class 12 · Sociology

Complete topic list for Structural Change in CBSE Class 12 Sociology. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Structural Change

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1. Understanding Colonialism

  • Colonialism simply means the establishment of rule by one country over another.
  • British colonialism was capitalist-type colonialism and was different from earlier pre-capitalist conquest.
  • Pre-capitalist conquerors generally extracted tribute without interfering with the economic base.
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2. Industrialisation in Britain and India

  • Industrialisation means the emergence of machine production based on inanimate power resources like steam or electricity.
  • In Britain, industrialisation and urbanisation moved together.
  • In 1800, well under 20% of Britain’s population lived in towns or cities of more than 10,000 people; by 1900 this became 74%.
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3. Decline of Old Urban Centres and Rise of Colonial Cities

  • Cities had a key role in imperial economic systems.
  • Coastal cities such as Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai were favoured under colonial rule.
  • These cities linked the economic core in Britain with the periphery in India.
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4. Colonial Urban Life and the South Asian City

  • The South Asian colonial city had a clear separation between the European town and the native town.
  • The European town had spacious bungalows, elegant apartment houses, planned streets, trees on both sides of the street, and clubs for afternoon and evening get-togethers.
  • Open spaces in the European town were reserved for Western recreational facilities such as race and golf courses, soccer, and cricket.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Colonialism and structural change in India

ColonialismCapitalismPre-capitalist empire buildingIndustrialisationUrbanisationDeindustrialisationOld urban centresNew colonial cities

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