An Overview and Effect of the Caste System in Ancient and Modern Times of India
Keywords:
Caste, Discrimination, Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribes, Social JusticeAbstract
The term ‘caste’ in Indian society is somehow seen as very vital for people who face discrimination but at the same time it is not treated as important or we can say, not even relevant for some of those who do not face any kind of oppression, discrimination or any type of loss in terms of opportunity. Many individuals believe that the caste system does not exist in today's world, but is it true? The answer is NO, and more often than not it is the individuals from non-backward castes who live under the illusion. While even thinking about writing about the caste system in this time and age would be considered as not so exciting, but is important. So while observing, reading and finding various reports I can firmly say that the ‘system’ still exists and has a huge impact in our society . In this paper my main focus is to explain how the caste system and discrimination occurs and plays a vital role in Schedule caste and Scheduled tribe people’s life. This is doctrinal research study and for this I refer to various articles,
expert opinion, government reports and various books.
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