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1. CASTEISM IN IN D IA

2. Presentation by group f Group members roll no. Prachi Goswami 26 Pratyush priyam 27 Prem Kumar 28 Rohit das 29 Santosh dey 30

3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR SPECIAL THANKS OF GRATITUDE TO OUR TEACHER MR AWADHESH KUMAR SINGH , WHO GAVE US THE GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO DO THIS WONERFUL PROJECT OF ENGLISH ON THE TOPIC CASTEISM IN INDIA . SECONDLY WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK OUR PARENTS AND FRIENDS WHO HELPED US A LOT IN FINALIZING THIS PROJECT WITHIN THE LIMITED TIME FRAME GROUP – F CLASS- 12 A2

4. Content 1.Introduction 2. History and origin– Santosh 3. Different caste system in India and impact of casteism - Rohit 4. Discrimination with lower caste 5. The untouchables – Prem 6. Caste discrimination examples 7. Interview- Prachi 8. Solution for caste discrimination Ppt by – Pratyush Explanation and Edited by- Prachi

5. A caste system is a class structure that is determined by birth. It is the system of a hierarchical classification of people based on their class and Occupation. The caste system as it actually works in India is called ‘Jati'. The term Jati appears in almost all Indian languages and is related to the idea of lineage or kinship group. Casteism is the system that finds its roots in the ancient times it is being followed blindly, since years and furthering the interest of the people belonging to the upper castes. The lower caste people are being exploited and there is no one to listen to their concerns. INTRODUCTION

6. History of caste system in India The Rigvedic society was not distinguished by occupations. Many husbandmen and artisans practised a number of crafts. The chariot-maker ( rathakara ) and metal worker ( karmara ) enjoyed positions of importance and no stigma was attached to them. Similar observations hold for carpenters, tanners, weavers and others. Towards the end of the Atharvaveda period, new class distinctions emerged. The erstwhile dasas are renamed Shudras, probably to distinguish them from the new meaning of dasa as slave. The aryas are renamed vis or Vaishya (meaning the members of the tribe) and the new elite classes of Brahmins (priests) and Kshatriyas (warriors) are designated as new varnas. The Shudras were not only the erstwhile dasas but also included the aboriginal tribes that were assimilated into the Aryan society as it expanded into Gangetic settlements. There is no evidence of restrictions regarding food and marriage during the Vedic period.

7. Religious origins of the caste system The varna system is propounded in revered Hindu religious texts, and understood as idealised human callings. The Purusha Sukta of the Rigveda and Manusmriti's comment on it, being the oft-cited texts. Counter to these textual classifications, many revered Hindu texts and doctrines question and disagree with this system of social classification. Scholars have questioned the varna verse in the Rigveda, noting that the varna therein is mentioned only once. The Purusha Sukta verse is now generally considered to have been inserted at a later date into the Rigveda, probably as a charter myth.The Manusmriti includes an extensive and highly schematic commentary on the varna system, but it too provides "models rather than descriptions". Manusmriti and other scriptures helped elevate Brahmins in the social hierarchy and these were a factor in the making of the varna system, but the ancient texts did not in some way "create the phenomenon of caste" in India.

8. Different caste system in India Varna  refers to a  social class  within a hierarchical traditional Hindu society.The ideology is epitomized in texts like  Manusmriti ,which describes and ranks four varnas, and prescribes their occupations, requirements and duties, or  Dharma Brahmins :  Vedic  scholars, priests or teachers. Kshatriyas : Rulers, administrators or warriors. Vaishyas : Agriculturalists, farmers or merchants. [7] Shudras :  Artisans , laborers or servants.

9. Impact of caste system in India The caste system has had a significant impact on Indian society, impacting social structure, economic development, education, health, marriage and family, gender, political representation, social mobility, cultural identity, mental health, The caste system has resulted in discrimination and marginalization of the lower castes, a lack of access to education and employment, a lack of upward mobility, and a lack of representation in political positions.This has led to a lack of education, employment, and other opportunities for women, especially those from lower castes. Additionally, the caste system has led to discrimination in marriage and family, with women from lower castes being denied the right to marry and form families. In order to address these issues and create an equitable society for all genders, it is necessary to address the root causes of the caste system, including inequality, discrimination, and marginalization.

10. Discrimination and ill treatment with lower caste More than 160 million people in India are considered "Untouchable"—people tainted by their birth into a caste system that deems them impure, less than human. Human rights abuses against these people, known as Dalits, are legion. "Dalits are not allowed to drink from the same wells, attend the same temples, wear shoes in the presence of an upper caste, or drink from the same cups in tea stalls," said Smita Narula, a senior researcher with Human Rights Watch, and author of Broken People: India's Untouchables are relegated to the lowest jobs, and live in constant fear of being publicly humiliated, paraded naked, beaten, and raped with impunity by upper-caste seeking to keep them in their place. Merely walking through an upper-caste neighborhood is a life-threatening offense. Nearly 90 percent of all the poor Indians and 95 percent of all the illiterate Indians are Dalits.

11. The untouchables Untouchability is a form of social institution that legitimises and enforces practices that are discriminatory, humiliating, exclusionary and exploitative against people belonging to certain social groups.

12. The term is most commonly associated with treatment of the  Dalit   communities in the  Indian subcontinent  who were considered "polluting". They were stopped from doing- Prohibition from eating with other members Provision of separate cups in village tea stalls Separate seating arrangements and utensils in restaurants Segregation in seating and food arrangements at village functions and festivals Prohibition from entering places of public worship Prohibition from wearing sandals or holding umbrellas in front of higher caste members Prohibition from entering other caste homes Prohibition from using common village paths Prohibition from accessing common/public properties and resources (wells, ponds, temples, etc.)

13. CASTE DISCRIMINATION 1) IN TEMPLES In India Dalits face various forms of discrimination in some temples including being denied entry, not being appointed priests, and not being allowed to participate in rituals, festivals and processions. 2) IN VILLAGES Many villages are separated by caste and may not cross the line dividing them from the higher caste.

14. 3) IN EDUCATION Students belonging to lower caste especially Dalits are forced to leave their education as they are deemed to be unworthy of education. They are forced into child labour which hampers their education. 4) IN JOBS India's caste system determines much about an individual's opportunities Occupation for one is already decided by the society on the basis of caste system. According to this system Brahmins are the priests. The kshatriyas are the merchants and the shudras are supposed to be the servants inspite of the fact that how skilled they are and in which field. CASTE DISCRIMINATION

15. INTERVIEW FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE INTERVIEWS TAKEN FROM DIFFERENT PERSONS TO KNOW THEIR VIEWS ON CASTEISM INTERVIEWER- PRACHI GOSWAMI INTERVIEW OF TAHREEM- A STUDENT PRACHI- What is your opinion as a student about the caste system followed in India TAHREEM- As a student I feel that casteism is still a big problem in our country. People might not have realized it, but it is in our roots. PRACHI- In last one decade what are the changes you have seen regarding casteism prevailing in India ? TAHREEM- n the last decade , things have changed drastically. Thanks to the education system for giving us a sense of wrong & right . Children who were taught to stay away from certain groups of people are now understanding the sensitivity of the matter.

16. PRACHI - What changes you want to make in caste system followed in India? TAHREEM- I believe the gradual steps we are taking is enough. Children are the future and if we make them realize , I believe the future is safe .But still rules protecting them should be very strict. INTERVIEW OF ARYA- A STUDENT PRACHI- Do you think caste system should be there in India ARYA- No there should not be caste system it affects the development of India. PRACHI -Have you ever seen caste discrimination happening in the field of education? ARYA - NO I have not seen yet PRACHI -do you think caste matters in education? ARYA -No caste system doesn’t matter in education, deserving should always get a chance to achieve their goals in life irrespective of their caste .

17. HOW CASTE DISCRIMINATION CAN BE SOLVED? Education ad Awareness is the major factor which can hep to solve caste discrimination. With the help of Education all social evils can be faced. Education is the key to unlock caste discrimination Some suggestion to remove caste inequality are- (1)Practice of untouchability must not be followed (2)Everyone should be treated equally (3)Every person must be provided equal opportunities

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