Casteism - social problem

social problems in India

1. CASTEISM Sub:- Social Problems In India Prepared by:- ALLWIN THOMAS N T

2. Meaning of Casteism CASTEISM Caste ? Meaning of Casteism Casteism is partial or one-sided loyalty in favour of a particular caste. The sense of caste is converted into casteism only when consideration of superiority between castes

3. Definition of casteism Definitions According to D.N.Prasad , “ Casteism is loyalty to the caste translated into politics” According to Kaka Kalekar , “ Casteism as a social problem is an over-riding, blind and supreme group loyalty that ignores the healthy social standards of justice, fairplay , equity and universal brotherhood”

4. Casteism is the extreme caste or subcaste loyalty in the most irrational form. It completely undermines the interests of other caste or sub caste groups. Casteism ignores human values and social welfare. Casteism contrasts with the aim of bringing about a casteless society. Hence, it is anti-democratic. Characteristics of casteism Characteristics of casteism

5. Casteism is contrary to the spirit of our Constitution. Casteism adversely affects the outcome of elections. Casteism hinders the process of national integration. Characteristics of casteism

6. CAUSES OF CASTEISM CAUSES OF CASTEISM i . Endogamous Nature of the Caste : Members of a caste or sub-caste has to marry within his or her own caste or sub-caste. This practice of endogamy makes the people narrow-minded. ii. Strong Desire to Enhance Caste Prestige : Every member thus tries his level best to see that his caste prestige is safeguarded and enhanced .

7. iii. Advancement of Technology Advancement that has taken place in the field of transport and communication has helped the members of the caste to be in touch with one another regularly. iv. Urbanisation /Migration When the rural people go to the cities they naturally search for their nearer and dearer ones on the basis of the caste v. Powerful Hold of the Caste Over the Members : Caste is a strong cohesive group. It has a powerful hold over its members. CAUSES OF CASTEISM

8. CONSEQUENCES OF CASTEISM Casteism divides people in the name of caste and encourages intolerance, jealousy, rivalry and conflicts among members of the caste. Caste clashes and tensions that arise in society for one reason or other wrecks the unity of society and damages social harmony CONSEQUENCES OF CASTEISM ( i ) Hindrance to the Development of National Feeling

9. CONSEQUENCES OF CASTEISM Caste and democracy cannot go together. Caste is based on inequality, whereas democracy assures equality and equal opportunities to one and all. Democracy and caste system are co-existing in India clashes between them are inevitable. Indian politics has become very much complicated because of the caste inference. (ii) Dangerous to Democracy

10. iii. Encourages Moral Degeneration : Casteism contributes to the moral fall. It encourages nepotism. It makes one go out of the way to help and favor people of one’s own caste. iv. Casteism leads to the Negligence of Talents and Efficiency : If candidates are selected and appointments are made on the basis of caste, it definitely damages talents, abilities and efficiencies of the people. CONSEQUENCES OF CASTEISM

11. Remedies of Casteism Proper education Inter caste marriage Lesser use of the word ‘caste’ Cultural and economic equality

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