The caste system continues to be one of the key drivers of poverty and inequality in India. Discuss.
Introduction
Caste system refers to segmented & hierarchical stratification of Indian society. Caste system is the cause of various civil & blind religious disabilities which constitute to form systemic inequality in India.
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Main Body
Poverty:
1. Limited occupation opportunities as skill 45000 manual scavengers are employed.
3. Social ostracization if any caste norms are broken. eg: Honour killings.
Inequality:
1. Unequal access to resources such as healthcare, water from wells etc.
2. Creation of 'class within caste' which has lead to injustice of benefits by select few.
Conclusion
Thus, caste system despite the constitutional and legal measures has continued to exist in various social, economical & political form. Change in value system through socialization is the only permanent long term solution.
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- Clear definition of caste system
- Identifies systemic nature of inequality
- Provides specific statistical examples (45000 manual scavengers, 66% vs 73% literacy)
- Links caste to specific poverty factors
Hrishikesh Alare
Salient features of Indian Society and Social Issues
Caste system and inequality
Caste system as driver of poverty and inequality
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