The caste system in India

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11.03.2021

Kevioglu Burcin

the Caste System in INdia

• This system is dated back even before 1000 B.C.
• Divides Hindus into two groups Varnas

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• Renewed divison into hundreds of Jatis
• Hierarchical order is based on their Karma and Dharma

• The system is potrayed by the god Brahma

General information

• Also called the Untouchables or Paria
• In 1950, the rights of the Dalits were strengthened by the Indian constitution
• Nevertheless, discrimination, economic expliotation, persecution and violence are part of their everyday lives

The Dalits

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What does mean?

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... and in the caste system?

What does mean?

• In July 2016 freedom march to Una

• Dalits hope that the protest provide more justice and equality

• Higher castes enjoy more freedom

• First: Opportunities?
• Gender
• Rural or urban?
• The education of your parents

• After: Social mobility

occupation consumption "Skilled jobs are an opportunity to offset the disadvantages of caste and tribe."

An interview with Martin Rama

• https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/29/opinion/international/cartoon-heng-on-indias-caste-system.html
• https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616
• https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaste
• https://www.brot-fuer-die-welt.de/projekte/indien-unberuehrbare/
• https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalit#
• https://scroll.in/article/814027/i-feel-liberated-now-five-dalits-in-gujarat-explain-why-they-joined-the-march-to-una
• https://www.nationnews.com/2020/10/10/look-beyond-debt-relief-says-world-bank-economist/

Sources

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