Caste system in India

Conversion by Dalit Hindus The social hierarchical structure of caste in Hinduism has been one of the most discriminatory systems of the world. Based on the principles of ‘purity and pollution’, the ‘pure’ upper caste Brahmin community treated the lower caste and ‘Untouchable’ community with great disdain – untouchables were prohibited from wearing finer clothes and ornaments, they were not allowed to walk the same road as upper caste Hindus lest they pollute them with their shadow, they were…

organization that was used is identified as the Caste system and its roots can be traced all the way back to early Hindu texts. One text that specifically shows signs of the system is The Bhagavad Gita. This ancient Hindu text is regarded by many as the Hindu bible and its extremely influential in the forms of modern day Hinduism. The Bhagavad Gita today, is seen by some as a hot topic of debate on whether or not it supports a religious basis for the Caste system. When closely examining the…

regarding caste discrimination in India (Kurup, 2007). According to Dalit Solidarity Network DSN (n.d. Par. 2), a caste system is a divisionary social and economic system whereby rights are accorded by birth and hereditary. As such, it is a never ending cycle in which the underprivileged are condemned to a life of suffering even…

such as Buddha, Jyotiba Phule, S.M. Mate who were concerned about the plight of the lowest caste and untouchables but it was B.R. Ambedkar (1891-1956), who is considered "the pioneer of Dalit literature" (Dangle vii). Ambedkar's writing and his political activism played a significant role in understanding the injustices and atrocities of the Dalit people. Ambedkar's extensive writings and speeches on caste, religion, untouchability, Adivasis and tribes not only challenged the received norm that…

civilizations that developed during the classical period were China and the Indian subcontinent. During their development and existence, several rulers and dynasties controlled the large civilizations. The Han dynasty of China and the Gupta dynasty of India were two of the most successful and effective rulers of the Chinese and Indian civilizations.…

Social stratification or class structure, is an often times a heavily debated issue that has existed since immemorial. Nowhere is this argument more heavily debated than in Africa and Asia, more specifically the countries of India, Tibet and South Africa. India’s caste system as well as South Africa’s apartheid are two perfect examples of social stratification that, although outlawed by their constitutions, still persist even today in some form or another. The so called “Sinicization of Tibet”…

day outside. The Caste System works the same way. If a family is a Five, they will automatically be a performer of some sort with a low income. If the family is a Two, they will most likely be a celebrity with a high income. The label or number of the caste automatically tells how much money you will make and what your job will be. The numbers are like names; the number you get labeled with defines who you are. In the story, there are at least 5 scenarios where the Caste System defines the…

In the Buddhism religion, there is a Caste system. The Caste system is broken up into 5 different levels. These levels indicate what your Dharma will be for that life. Dharam is your duty you must fulfill while in that life. For example, the highest caste is the Brahmins. These people are typically lighter-skinned and are priests. The lowest possible caste is the Untouchables. The untouchables are the only people that will touch a dead body and even human waste. Untouchables must wear bells or…

Most people living in Annawadi are in the lowest caste, which makes economic progression hard. Their aspirations are curtailed by the values held in the Indian society, where the low castes are restricted from good jobs and dreams. They are treated as servants and menial workers for the dirty jobs like scrap and rag picking. The Annawadi slums are the definition of these values, as seen by the writer. The writer finds that all higher castes have overtaken all businesses, thus making it…

Scheduled tribes position in India Looking at the social system scheduled tribes was been treated as the lowest rank in the society and have suffered from various socio economic disabilities and their status classified as follows: Occupational status: The scheduled castes were known for their long association with the so called impure, unclean, socially looked down and least preferred occupations. Many untouchables follows the inherited occupations such as the scavenging, carcass recovery and…