Elective Nepalese Society and Politics

Nepalese Society and Politics notes

8 chapter notes, in syllabus order. Each starts with the key points.

Unit 1

Introduction to Nepalese Society · note coming

Unit 2

Social Structure of Nepal: Hierarchy, Institutions & DynamicsUnit 2 of Nepalese Society and Politics explores Nepal’s layered social structure—kinship systems, family types, caste hierarchy, gender roles, and institutional frameworks (panchayat, judiciary, media)—with real-world applications in tourism, governance, and daily life.14 min read

Unit 3

Caste, Ethnicity & Culture: Systems, Conflicts & Tourism LinksUnit 3 of Nepalese Society and Politics explores Nepal’s caste hierarchy (Chandala to Kshatriya), ethnic diversity (125+ groups), cultural practices (jhumar, ghanta, chhau), and how these shape tourism, politics, and development—with real-world examples from NEPSE, Pathao, and Kathmandu’s heritage sites.9 min read

Unit 4

Religion and Festivals · note coming

Unit 5

Nepal’s Political History: Kingdoms, Republics & TransitionsUnit 5 of Nepalese Society and Politics explores Nepal’s political evolution from the unification under Prithvi Narayan Shah to the 2015 federal democratic republic, analyzing key rulers, constitutions, and transitions that shaped modern governance.12 min read

Unit 6

Nepal’s Constitution: Structure, Rights & FederalismUnit 6 of Nepalese Society and Politics explores Nepal’s 2015 Constitution—its historical context, key articles, federal structure, fundamental rights, and challenges in implementation, with real-world applications in tourism, governance, and daily life.12 min read

Unit 7

Federalism, Local Govt & Nepal’s Decentralization: Structures, Powers & ChallengesUnit 7 of Nepalese Society and Politics explores Nepal’s federal system, the three-tier governance structure (federal, provincial, local), the 753 local governments created by the 2015 Constitution, and the challenges of implementing federalism in a diverse society. It covers the division of powers, fiscal federalism, 11 min read

Unit 8

Political Parties: Types, Roles & Nepal’s Party SystemUnit 8 of Nepalese Society and Politics explores Nepal’s political parties—their classifications, ideologies, functions, and challenges—using real-world examples (e.g., Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, Maoists) and their impact on governance, elections, and federalism.11 min read

Unit 9

Social Change and Development – Drivers, Theories, and MeasurementUnit 9 of Nepalese Society and Politics: explores the nature of social change, its drivers, theoretical frameworks, and the concept of development, including measurement indicators and Nepal’s development trajectory.9 min read

Unit 10

Society, Politics & Tourism: Interconnections, Impacts & SustainabilityUnit 10 of Nepalese Society and Politics explores how tourism intersects with Nepal’s social structures, political systems, and cultural heritage—analyzing its economic benefits, ethical dilemmas, and sustainable development challenges through case studies like Kathmandu’s heritage sites and rural homestays.12 min read