Untouchables 'still being humiliated'
By Amrit Dhillon, Correspondent
Published: August 10, 2009, 23:12
New Delhi: A survey of untouchables, also known as dalits, in rural India has revealed that the humiliation they suffer in the Hindu caste system remain as cruel as ever.
In a study of 648 dalits by the National Law School in Bangalore, the vast majority live in segregated areas outside the main village, are prohibited from entering the temple, and forced to draw water from a different well.
In one village in Karnataka, south India, the dalits were forced to drink contaminated water after a dog fell into their well because they were refused access to the main well.
Some of the crudest manifestations of 'untouchability' continue. Around 83 per cent of dalits were allowed to wear shoes in the presence of a high caste person (earlier regarded as a sign of rank impertinence) but nine per cent had to talk to them with folded hands and 21 per cent had to remain standing as a mark of respect.
A dalit maid, the survey found, who works in a high caste home, will not be given water if she is thirsty. If she is provided a meal as part-payment for her services, she must eat it outside on the porch.
Even during a drought, high caste villagers don't allow dalits access to the village well, the water is poured into their pots from a safe distance, to prevent their touch 'polluting' it.
Notions of inferiority and superiority are drummed into young heads at an early age. Millions of children are made to feel inferior every day when teachers force them to sit at the back of the class, serve them on separate plates and sometimes even order them to sweep the classroom.
In villages, traditional jobs such as basket-weaving, raising animals, cremating and sweeping are tasks performed by dalits.
In the village of Sikhandra, near Kanpur, the local school is currently embroiled in a controversy over the refusal by high caste parents to allow a dalit cook to prepare the midday meal (provided free by the government).
Food remains a delicate matter, permeated with notions of 'contamination'.
In the study, about 590 dalits said they were invited for wedding feasts by high caste families.
They were pleased with this little fragment of acceptance but added that their food was prepared separately by a dalit cook, served outside the house on plates they took home, and could only be eaten once everyone else had finished.
Another concession was that they were allowed to walk down the main street of the village.
India may have prominent dalit politicians such as UP Chief Minister Mayawati, who has given her community a sense of pride and the hope of better things but in rural India, there has been little change.
However, in politics, dalits have made the greatest headway. Since they constitute a large vote bank, parties eagerly give tickets to dalit candidates.
Moreover, since 15 per cent of all seats in the Parliament, state legislatures and municipal bodies are reserved for the low castes, there has been much progress on the political front.
PM - lol... m sorry....
Ya no one deserves to have a President like Bush.... :)
Edif - Bush.... Comb it.. :)
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Man created religion ..not GOD... get over it guys...- FS
Is it better to burn the Bush or trim the bush?
And Ash, maybe one of those dalits who immigrates to the US will become president. Please, no more Bush for us!
I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM
stone - True.... We ll deport them to America or Britain....
We ll say they where the Lucky charm for us to be successful...
Hope George Bush would be the president then...
At least he ll buy this Story :)
No we ll keep all the hard wrking and successful ones..
and the uneducated and good for nothing upper castes too shall be deported....
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Man created religion ..not GOD... get over it guys...- FS
I would rather see both in term of population and economic power. Whats the use to be a superpower in military term when your dalits are still oppressed?
Ya Stony - Many problems.... But fortunately the graph is on positive side..... things are changing for good in all fields n aspects....
Waiting for the D day... it is said... in 2025 India ll be a superpower...
Wanna live and see... is it in terms of economics or population only... :)
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Man created religion ..not GOD... get over it guys...- FS
Happy Independence Day India. Theres still a lot of social problems you still have to tackle.
There are two issues here. Those that think they are better than the rest and those that actually come to belive that they are the lowest and should accept their lot in life.
Change takes time. India is changing,albeit to slowly for most.
PM: If I may suggest a book, try 'Snakes and Ladders' by Gita Mehta. Gives a lot of insight into the present day India and its evolution through time. About the contrasts and how somebody came to calling it a 'functioning anarchy'. Very interesting reading.
Yes, I haven't hidden the fact that I have never been there. I confess I have never read any fiction about India and do not watch Bollywood films, although I like some non-Bollywood Indian films. I have a few Indian friends but surely one cannot judge a country on a few anecdotal accounts, right? And while I follow international news avidly, it doesn't make up for what one experiences first hand.
I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM
PM, I suspect that your opinion and knowledge about India is not firsthand too. Most of it must be hearsay or from books and novels.
It's sim-sim-Edifis's knowledge about America as they say in Qatar!
Ashwindoke, a belated thanks for your explanation.(just got out of bed) Further study is needed as it looks complicated. I wondered cos I come accross it one time when a friend of mine who owns his own little empire in Spain and is an untouchable was having problems with an employee who was of a higher caste.It was a big problem as I remember. Cant remember how it worked out though.
...expectations...:)
Source:
- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
We know that it is very hard to achieve all the desired goals. My main hope with any president is taken from the Latin "Primum non nocere" or "First, do no harm." :-)
I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM
I must say...a life changing experience for many afro american who had dreamt of this day for ages. A just end to an unjust discrimination. And a balm for the pride of millions.
I'am sure he will do better in the coming months.Just teething problems I guess.:)
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- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
I cried on the phone with my daughter on election night. I actually watched the inauguration for the first time since 1976. :-)
I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM
judge to find a white man guilty of raping a Black woman. Evidence is evidence and in rape cases this has come a long way.
I suspect your opinion and knowledge of American racial issues comes from books and movies. We have developed quite a bit since the Civil War, you know? :-)
I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM
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- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
is any better. :-)
BTW, I don't think most people voted for Obama BECAUSE he is Black. They did it because they thought he was the best person for the job. At least I did :-)
I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM
with every intention of enforcing them. As someone who grew up during the Civil Rights era I can attest to the fact that you cannot legislate how people think, but you can legislate against unacceptable behavior. After bringing the weight of the law to bear upon these actions, in time you will discover that attitudes, too, will change.
I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM
;)
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- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
FU You can't fight casteism by jailing someone who calls names. It can only be rooted out by proper education. If he is jailed he will still be prejudiced and call names behind your back.
PM, If you say A black man raping a white girl has no racial implication in your country you are correct as per the laws of your country but have you considered the much deeper aspects about what/why/how different people think about this issue. That would be quite different. Otherwise stories like "A time to kill" by Mr. John Grisham wouldn't be so popular. It relates to the people of your country still now. And don't forget the history of your country. 100 years back it was all like "Uncle Tom's cabin"
50 years back your country still had segregation in a public bus. Seperate seats for blacks & white. Martin Luther king fought against it. And Martin Luther King was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi of India. And someone killed Martin Luther King for it. Such is the hatred ingrained in some whites. So it isn't much different than India.
Look at the difference.
We accept such evil exists in India. Because by accepting the reality only we can address it. We don't say things like "keeping out someone from a well is only an example of a powerful human or a criminal bullying or illtreating another human" We acknowledge that that this has racial roots. We Indians hope to come out of such dirty issues by spreading education and economic development.
And your reaction is "rape is a crime.. plain and simple--and I would never deny that, regardless of race or any other factors. Am not sure why you are using that example".
PM we all know rape is a crime. The point is whether a white man raping a black woman......is it any more difficult than should be for the black family to get a conviction in a court of law. And is there anything like a non-neutral or favourable jury or not?
Just remember how many years it took to elect your first black President. And may be that too was possible due to a someone called Sarah palin.
Atleast we don't vote our leaders on the basis of their skin color.
What you suggested actually is practical-workable solution...Think about it. In India,you can be jailed if you call someone by their caste. There are dedicated laws and infrastructure to tackle the offenders/criminals. These are the right moves in the right direction.
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- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
but I thought "come up with practical -workable solutions for social reengineering" was being sarcastic. I certainly don't think I have the answers to this issue. Am just trying to understand.
I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM
I realize you can't prosecute for prejudiced attitudes (like the case of your relatives who won't eat if the food is cooked by your mom's maid) but surely those who go public breaking the law are different. People were interviewed for this article and If they are breaking the law, why can't they be prosecuted? Or does the law have no meaning really?
I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM
Where did you find sarcasm in my posts above? Yes you should plan to visit India someday. I can recommend some good tourist destinations. People with tired souls come there very often ;)
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- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
This cannot be eradicated unless we have a strong law (that is enforced ) and an education system that can teach humanity too.But it is sad that the application form in schools still have the caste to be printed by each individual.
I strongly oppose the Quota system based on caste since it promotes castism indirectly.Quota system should be based on economy of the family.
There was one guy in our Project(back in Blore).He was our PM too and he is a brahmin .This guys works with his leg over the desk during holidays.One day it so happenned that he had his leg over a book.When we saw this we were so shocked and we told him to take his leg so that we can pull that book.
Note : We are all Non-Brahmins.The guy replied saying that he belongs to a high class brahmin caste(I don't know what it is) and whatever he does should be treated like "action of god".How stupid.It is different story that we gave him his peace of mind.But still.I really do not understand what makes them feel they are superior.
Unless these guys are thought the right things in life they will never feel ashamed of speaking or doing such things.
Arien - Dude... I use only 4.
And 6 are in reserve.... :)
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Man created religion ..not GOD... get over it guys...- FS
your sarcasm aside, if untouchability and mention of the caste system is illegal as you state, it's a no-brainer how to deal with it.
I don't wish India anything really. Have never been there and not sure I ever will go :-)
I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM
PM its a bit more compicated than that. U cant root out people who discriminate due to caste, Its ingrained too deeply. Subconciously almost everyone discriminates, atleast in parts of India where I come from. Few of our relatives dont eat at our house unless my mother prepares the food as our maid is a dalit. I am ashamed of it but thats the way it is and mayb sometimes even I discriminate. Those who say it doesn't exist live in some parallel universe.
Problem has been compounded by the politicians and their vote politics. The reservation provided to them has made the youth (who otherwise dint care about caste or religion) resent them as there are fewer opportunities for deserving candidates
And It is a crime to call them what they were called before being termed Dalit, i cant tell u here what they were called lest I get into trouble.. Otherwise discrimination goes on.
" Dont take life too seriously, you will never get out alive!!!"
It's good to know that India has genuine well wishers like you to not only discuss and deliberate but also come up with practical -workable solutions for social reengineering. It's good to know ;)
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- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
to root out the "criminals" -- if that is really an honest intention. What about this school where brahmin parents won't allow food to be prepared by a dalit? Surely these people could be prosecuted if indeed it is a crime. Right?
I am not saying all Indians should be ashamed. Those who stand up, speak out and work to end such discrimination should be applauded. But those who bury their heads and say it doesn't exist anymore (in spite of articles like this one), bear some responsibility in my opinion.
I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM
Untouchability or any reference to caste is a crime in India and the ones involved are criminals. So why should any Indian who is not involved be ashamed of it. Should a entire community block be ashamed if they have a rapist in one apartment amongst them?
We Indians know the right from the wrong and are taking all measures to ensure that such incidents cease to occur.We have succeeded as much as any other nation could have hoped. There are stray incidents and we are sure the perpetrators would be brought to justice.
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- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
the impact of the caste system today is pretty shameful in my opinion.
I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM
was to highlight the gross misinterpretation you implied by saying what I have quoted in my post above.
The once who deny the existence of caste system are wrong and are suffering from a guilty conscience. If at all, Caste system is a social system of the past which should be respected as a reflection of an advanced Indian social system where 'division of labour' was not only framed but also implemented.
In a agricultural society comprising of small villages,caste system was considered to ensure that the village progresses towards self sufficiency by encouraging professional competencies in house. Yes,it got into an ugly mode. But not sure why it should be a matter of awe or shame for some.
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- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
deny that, regardless of race or any other factors. Am not sure why you are using that example.
The caste system is something that's existence is often outright denied. And yet, here on QL we used to have a poster who was a dalit and he wrote about it often, citing examples from Indian news sources.
I am trying to make sense of conflicting reports and statements.
I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM
"So it seems that you are saying that castes don't have much economic or social bearing now, but surely if that were true then we wouldn't still hear of stories like the OP....."
We hear stories of gangs of afro ameriacans raping white women now and then. Does it mean anything more than what it actually is? A Crime.Isn't it ? It's wrong to use broad generalizations in discussing social issues. That is - If the intention is to satisy ones curiosity. If the intention is to stir and insinuate something else - It's a different ball game. I'am sure you know what I mean ;)
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- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
Damn you Ash - I am gona chop off few of your fingers , you dont need all the ten..lol
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Casteism exists in India and I m surprised that people living in India haven't come across it more in their lives. In our ancestral village, the dalits cant cross over to the area where the jats live, If they take water frm jat's well, they are as good as dead. All the reservation has increased resentment towards them rather than bring them closer. Not much visible in cities where we live but everytime I visit my village I am reminded that we are years away from treating everyone equally.
" Dont take life too seriously, you will never get out alive!!!"
Stevethetyke - True Change your name and the way to know ones caste is difficult.
But none does it for the sake of hiding their Castes.
To begin with and to add on to What Winn had mentioned about the Origin Of Caste System -
I had read Indian Philosophy by K Radhakrishnan..
tht the Origin of Caste System was to preserve the unique culture/traits of all the professions.
For example - a Son of BlackSmith would definitely make a Better blacksmith than a son of Brahmin who would have seen research on scriptures as a easier option to choose.
System is
Bhramins - the Intellectuals - Not only for religious, but also for Political, Social and war tactics Advices
Khatriya's - Teh warriors - The fighters, The Kings.. who protect the society and invade land for them
Vaisya's - Business class- The Scoeity tht is well secured by Warriors and educated by Brahmins.. Vaisya's made it a successful society.
Shudra's - The Working Class - People who wrked for the Businessmen to run the Society.
No one was looked down upon.. and to maintain the traits
But as every idealistic system, down the line in many years to follow.... The greed for Power and Hunger for fame changed things.
but now Thanks to the reservations - People are dying to be Dalits and Low caste people for the privilege they are been given by Govt.
The then well to do castes protest and say they are mis treated and to accept them as SC/STs and forward the benefits of reservations..... Ya total W T F.
If you follow Indian Politics n Culture.... it is amusing.. :)
Now if you see the caste system is changing -
People differenciate themselves as Engineers, Docs, Commerce Grads etc etc etc
Or people wrking for Govt, PSUs, Corporate world.. etc etc etc....
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Edifis, please enlighten me as to how you tell the castes apart, you have said the name of the person will tell you but that can be changed, what else?
So it seems that you are saying that castes don't have much economic or social bearing now, but surely if that were true then we wouldn't still hear of stories like the OP.....
Has the economic development in India not spread throughout the society? Why do you think the numbers of slum dwellers are increasing? Is it a matter of lack of education and birth control?
Of course we have slums in the US, but not on the level that one sees and reads about in India. Why do you think it is such a hard problem to solve?
I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM
PM, I can assure you that the skin colour has nothing to do with the caste. Many Brahmins are very dark skinned and some dalits are lighter skinned.
Indians can guess their caste by their surname or family names in most cases. But sometimes the surnames don't give true indication of caste.
Nowdays all the Brahmins are not so educated.
I have seen Brahmins who have no education at all working as sweepers and Rickshaw-pullers.
You must be knowing what a "rickshaw-puller" is, if not I suggest you read a novel called "The city of Joy" by Dominique Lapierre. This novel showcases the stark picture of a typical Indian slum during the 1980's. India has made significant progress thereon, but the situation of the slums remains almost same. Maybe the percentage of slum dwellers living in such horrid conditions have decreased. But the number of slums and its total population have increased!
Thats quite a generalisation. i know quite a few 'dark' Brahmins and some light skinned Dalits. But as a general rule,yes, Dalits tend to be darker.
Also if you see, people of Dravidian origins (original inhabitants of the peninsula)were generally dark complexioned, if I am not wrong. People who came in from the north were fair.
There are theories about caste system as a result of Aryan invasion and so on, but evn if the theory was true, the differance in color, even if predominant,IMHO, doesnt warrant a different race coz they are extremely interwoven. in fact Aryan inasion itself is quite a debated topic among historians.
Another reason could be the trades they have been working at for centuries. But I am not qualified enough to comment on inheritance of acquired traits with regards to skin color.
Someone explained the way castes were related to work in the beginning.
Just one question, though. Aren't the dalits always very dark-skinned. I had an Indian tell me that the caste system was also racially linked as all Brahmins were lighter skinned and all dalits were very dark. Is that true?
I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM
Also, i wouldnt ever say that there is no racism about any country in the world, let alone India. Somewhere or the other every human being has a little racist in him. Call me a pessimist.
Caste system started off as an offshoot of 'Division of Labor' in society. It wasnt inheritable. People belonged to a particular caste because of their achievements/trade rather than by birth. If you see the ancient epics, the sages who wrote them were not born in upper caste families. They were the untouchables who by virtue of their learning grew into a status above kings. and then there are people born to high castes becoming outcastes by their actions.
But ssomewhere the system got corrupt. "If I am at a station in life where my trade can bring me riches and a status in society, why shouldnt I pass it to my own children?" became the question. Thats when the current caste system originated.
In one of the "smritis"(by Atri) it is clearly mentioned that every man is born a Shudra (untouchable).Through various types of disciplines (samskaras), he becomes a dwija (twice born). Through the studies of scriptures, he becomes a vipra (or a scholar). Through realization of supreme spirit , he becomes a brahmin (the upper caste)."
Untouchability and segregation of castes was a later development which was again a sign of further corruption or degeneration of the system.
PM: Technically speaking, its not racism but casteism coz its basically the people of the same race, no? Doesnt make it any better, though.
Also, India being such a vast country, it is quite possible for someone who has grown up in certain parts of country to never have witnessed casteism in its worse, except mayb by some media reports. Coz like I said before we have the whole spectrum. and for someone who hasnt witnessed it, its hard to believe.
stone cold,its true that our politicians need to do a lot..but theres also the issue of the numbers in population and the size of the country ...eradicating an evil like the caste system does take time and a lot has been done/tried /will continue to be done by the government..
and its not only a problem relating to a caste..what has happened is that over hundreds of years that it was actually practised,the lower castes have been reduced to the poorest in society which has nowadays become more an issue of class(in terms of money) differences..can u truly say that all the poor in the world are treated well..by those who are better off than them..all over the world the poorest of the poor are treated shabbily and the respective countries are doing their best..U cant say that we cant call ourselves a democracy bacause the caste system was/(in some cases still is) prevalent..We are proud of being a true democracy..
And for once the politician high up there should be the ones to bring out change if they are to be seen as abled leaders.How can you say that your country are democrated if human rights abuse (shall we call it) like this has taken the front seat. Did we not talk about every human are equal, means we as human being in social terms there is no high and low. Applicable for these Dalits. So whats wrong socially with them any way.
@PM,many indians may not have come across/experienced casteism firsthand in daily life themselves simply bcos of where in India they grew up,but it is something that has been taught to us as an evil even in our school/ curriculum growing up..Its a practice thats been banned officially..Its just that old traditions take time to die out and many people even today esp in rural/remote villages are prone to be victims of exploitation due to this..I dont think any Indian ever denies its existence,just that they may be speaking from their own experiences of not going thru/following it themselves...
It's a pity that this caste sysem is still allowed to linger.. Society has made people "accept" their lot in life and many are resigned to never rising above their "status"..
We must all work together to eradicate such thinking and practices..
I think u r looking for a religious thread....this one is just about values in our Indian society though I must add that forget about outshining our masters...As a citizen anyone...repeat anyone can aspire for the highest office in the country....reason: not Islam but DEMOCRACY....though all religions are welcome.
India's racism is totally unique....we practice it on our own countrymen....but things are much better than they used to be.
Can't speak for your country PM.
I don't know really!
blown out of proportion, edifis :-)
I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM
The report may be based on true facts but it seems to be blown out of proportion!
well educated people from those Elite and low caste communities living in different parts of the world.
I have a friend who claimed to be from an Elite caste and he does not like to shake hands with his community people who are from the low or dalit caste working here in Doha.
Since I came to know and witnessed, I stopped meeting this guy. Once he called me and asked me the reason why I don't call him, I simply told him that people who don't respect other people I don't make friendship with them.
In the eye of God All Human beings (Black or white, rich or poor, Arab or non Arab are Equal), then who the hell we are to differentiate between people.
we do not have these caste problems in Islam.A petty slave was and can become a leader, the sons of slaves became scholars and so on. Some outshone their masters.
White skins have issues with Indians?!?!?! What the hell is that supposed to mean? If we are in to sweeping generalisations then how about this one. Most indians smell bad....
Why do you think so many Indian QLers deny that this still exists? I have had some tell me without a doubt there is no such thing as racism in India.... ?
I didn't drink the kool-aid! -- PM
Why is it so surprising in the first place ????
Descrimination and racism if we can call it... happens every where...
White Skins Have issues with Indians.....
At wrk.. Men have issues with Women getting promoted
West has issues with Asia n Africa....
India is vast enough to be a continent in its own....
And education mus be changing the situation... but even today.... if one sayz he is from SC/ST... people do look at him/her differently. No matter which chair s/he is in.
I say this out of experience .. I have seen all this...
not putting a Hypothetical situation in front of all....
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FU,FS i agree with you,lot of people had very good higher studies and still also doing very good education and having very good position also.India is changing.No youth think about this untouchability.The press brush thick paints to raise their selling circulation and politicians play major role to creat small things as a big one.Hope India will change very soon.But mind it Untouchability is available in all over the world.
similar experience but have actually seen the real change. People who were not allowed to enter our house have lunhc with us now :) And thats a welcome change.
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- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
FU: I agree with you on the media bit and vote bank stuff.
But, the problem is whethr it is women's empowerment or caste equality, India has a whole spectrum of truths. There are circles where these problems are least noticeable and there are circles where they are quite prominent.
Hence we wouldnt be able to trash any such media report as false,but at the same time, I guess its only true that much less coverage is given, especially in the international media, when something positive is done on the same issues.
And more and more Dalits are now getting education and are in good jobs because of reservations, things are changing for the better! Still certain people in the society/ work place still want to have the upper hand based on their caste….which is disgusting!!
FS: Have seen similiar things, but not from my folks, thank God. But i do know quite a few who even to this date, in some deep part of their psyche, consider themselves superior based on their caste. Not something I would like to admit to exist in my country but again something that wouldnt go away jus coz I close my eyes.
The cause of upliftment of the Indian lower class has become a political gimmick to garner vote bank support and nothing more. The cause of social engineering has taken a back seat and politicians are all set to cash in on the social sensitivities. Having said that,media has played a negative role by magnifying minor experiences and used a very broad brush to paint the situation as one of extreme casteism. We all know,that India has changed and the young generation feels differently about the issue.
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- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
FU: I do discuss them and have done it in the very same forum in some previous threads.
Btw, i am against reservations in certain areas. i feel our version of 'affirmative action' is veering more towards the 'exclusion' of certain castes than inclusion of lower castes.
Winn...its really hard to believe that such things happen even today.
I have seen in my kindergarten days...when the people who used to work for my grandfather's farm where served food in a pit in the ground covered with banana leaf . Their children were not allowed to play with us. They were not allowed to call us by our name...etc..Once I gave a book to a child without anyone’s knowledge...when he returned the book..that book was burnt.. Saying that they are UNTOUCHABLES!!
When I think of that now… I am fuming inside...
don't discuss good things being done for the so called 'dalits' in India. Things like reservations,access to free education etc. Taking beaten down issues adds spice to flavour up the Indian experience is it? Lol
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- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
I agree.. Only by admitting that these things occur in our society can we address them.
Used to think of it the same way as someone who grew up where it wasnt visible. But time to time I do hear about (and see)remote villages wher it is still as bad.
Btw, i do not believe any incident mentioned in this article should be taken as small...but thats just me.
Media blows small incidents out of proportion.
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- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)