Question Q.10JustifyGS1GS1

The dichotomy in public and private life in Indian society acts as a major barrier to the annihilation of caste. Justify. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks

Introduction

Untouchability was abolished by the Indian constitution in 1950. However, untouchability and caste discrimination still exists in covert forms due to dichotomy in public and private life in Indian society.

30 words

Main Body

In public life, a person may treat a Dalit equally as others. But in cases of marriage, caste becomes an issue.

Dichotomy in Public and Private Life:

Speaking ill of lower caste by higher caste people in their households is a common practice

Honour killings perpetrate this dichotomy

Dictats by Khap Panchayats lead to this dichotomy

Pratiloma marriages still are opposed by society

Private resentment against candidates who got selected due to reservation

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Conclusion

Thus, unless this dichotomy between public and private life is resolved, caste discrimination will continue to be a problem for Indian society.

22 words

Diagram

Diagram titled 'DICHOTOMY IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LIFE' with branches to honour killings, khap panchayats, pratiloma marriages, and private resentment against reservation candidates.

Clear real-life examples like honour killings, khap panchayats
Good conceptual framework of public-private dichotomy

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Topper

Ruhani

AIR 5

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of Indian Society

Caste

Caste discrimination

Writing Stats

130

Total words

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