The social changes in Maasai society are that ___________________________.
A
The traditional difference based on age between the elders and warriors has been disturbed, but it has not broken down.
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B
a new distinction between the wealthy and the poor pastoralists has developed.
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C
both (a) and (b)
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is A both (a) and (b) With the coming of modern times, there have been some significant changes in the society of pastorals. Some of them have been mentioned below:
There
developed a distinction between wealthy and poor pastoralists. Chiefs had both
pastoral and non-pastoral income. Often they accumulated wealth either through
trade or by indulging in money-lending activities.
The life of
the poor pastoralist who depended only on livestock was badly affected. Many
were forced to give up their old occupation and had to live as
charcoal burners or by seeking jobs in towns.
In massai community, traditional difference between based on age between elders and warriors have been disturbed.