Casteism

An Introduction of Social Evil Cateism in India

1. Dr. Vikas Nandal Assistant Professor Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat

2. CASTEISM Casteism is a social problem associated with the caste system. Just as the caste system is exercising its influence in all the fields of social life casteism too has become all pervasive. What is Casteism? Casteism is understood as a partial or one-sided locality in favour of any particular caste. According to Kaka Kelelkar , “Casteism......is an over-riding, blind and supreme group loyalty that ignores the healthy social standards of justice, fairplay, equity and universal brotherhood.”

3. Causes of Casteism Casteism which exercise as negative influence on the network of social relations is caused by several factors of which the following may be noted. Endogamous Nature of the Caste Strong Desire to Enhance Caste Prestige Improvement in the Means of Transport and Communication Leading to a particular Organisation of Caste. Urbanisation indirectly Favouring Casteism Industrialization, people search job and migrate to cities, Hence, they always try to live with their own community. 5. Powerful Hold of the Caste Over the Members

4. Consequences of Casteism Some of the major harmful consequences of casteism can be noted here. Hinderance to the Development of National Feeling Dangerous to Democracy Encourage Moral Degeneration Encourage Nepotism 4. Casteism Leads to the Negligence of Talents and Efficiency 5. Casteism may even Lead to Brain-Drain

5. Solutions to the Problem of Casteism Education Encouragement to Intercaste Marriages Minimum use of the term “Caste” Promotion of Economic Equality Wide economic gap between the upper caste people and the lower caste people. To provide equal economic opportunities for the lower caste people to attain economic prosperity.