{"id":37683,"date":"2024-04-15T07:01:29","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T07:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=37683"},"modified":"2024-04-15T07:01:30","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T07:01:30","slug":"concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Concept of Casteism in India &#8211; UPSC Social Justice Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-cse-gs-integrated-course?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Integrated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Casteism in India, a deeply ingrained social phenomenon, has traversed centuries, leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of Indian society. Rooted in the ancient varna system, which categorized individuals into distinct social classes based on occupation and birth, casteism has evolved into a complex web of social stratification, hierarchy, and discrimination. Despite constitutional measures and socio-political movements aimed at its eradication, casteism continues to persist, permeating various aspects of life including education, employment, politics, and interpersonal relationships. Its prevalence underscores the enduring challenges faced in achieving social justice, equality, and inclusivity in the world&#8217;s largest democracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0184fb96f65\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#National_Crime_Records_Bureau_NCRB_Data\" title=\"National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Data:&nbsp;\">National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Data:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#Key_Features_of_the_Caste_System\" title=\"Key Features of the Caste System:&nbsp;\">Key Features of the Caste System:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#Segmentary_Social_Division\" title=\"Segmentary Social Division:&nbsp;\">Segmentary Social Division:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#Hierarchical_Structure\" title=\"Hierarchical Structure:&nbsp;\">Hierarchical Structure:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#Feeding_and_Social_Interaction_Restrictions\" title=\"Feeding and Social Interaction Restrictions:&nbsp;\">Feeding and Social Interaction Restrictions:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#Purity_and_Pollution_Ideology\" title=\"Purity and Pollution Ideology:&nbsp;\">Purity and Pollution Ideology:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#Endogamy_Requirements\" title=\"Endogamy Requirements:&nbsp;\">Endogamy Requirements:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#Prescribed_Rules_and_Norms\" title=\"Prescribed Rules and Norms:&nbsp;\">Prescribed Rules and Norms:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#Occupational_Constraints\" title=\"Occupational Constraints:&nbsp;\">Occupational Constraints:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#Factors_Shaping_the_Evolution_of_the_Caste_System_in_India\" title=\"Factors Shaping the Evolution of the Caste System in India&nbsp;\">Factors Shaping the Evolution of the Caste System in India&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#Constitutional_provisions\" title=\"Constitutional provisions&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Constitutional provisions&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#Legal_provisions\" title=\"Legal provisions&nbsp;\">Legal provisions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#Q_What_is_casteism\" title=\"Q: What is casteism?\">Q: What is casteism?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#Q_How_did_the_caste_system_originate_in_India\" title=\"Q: How did the caste system originate in India?\">Q: How did the caste system originate in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#Q_What_are_the_consequences_of_casteism_in_India\" title=\"Q: What are the consequences of casteism in India?\">Q: What are the consequences of casteism in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#Q_Is_casteism_still_prevalent_in_modern_India\" title=\"Q: Is casteism still prevalent in modern India?\">Q: Is casteism still prevalent in modern India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#Q_How_can_casteism_be_overcome_in_India\" title=\"Q: How can casteism be overcome in India?\">Q: How can casteism be overcome in India?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/concept-of-casteism-in-india-upsc-social-justice-notes\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concept_of_Casteism_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Concept of Casteism in India<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Definition of Caste: <\/strong>Caste is characterized as a hereditary, endogamous group sharing a common name, traditional occupation, and culture. It exhibits relative rigidity in terms of mobility, status distinctiveness, and forms a cohesive community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Caste as a social stratification system is a salient feature of Indian society.<\/em><\/strong> Traditionally, caste system is defined as a system of hierarchically arranged endogamous social groups according to <strong><em>purity and pollution of occupation which is hereditarily fixed in India.<\/em><\/strong> To a very large extent caste system has changed in its form and representation in recent times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Crime_Records_Bureau_NCRB_Data\"><\/span><strong>National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Data:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In 2021, 50,900 cases of crimes against Scheduled Castes (SCs) were registered, an increase of 1.2% over 2020 (50,291 cases).&nbsp;<\/li><li>The rate of crime was particularly high in Madhya Pradesh (63.6 per lakh in a SC population of 113.4 lakh) and Rajasthan (61.6 per lakh in a SC population of 112.2 lakh).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caste System: <\/strong>Originating as a social hierarchy based on birth and occupation, the caste system in India categorizes society into distinct groups known as castes. These castes further fragment into subcastes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Classical Varna Division: The classical four divisions of Hindu society, known as varnas, include Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra. However, practical implementation has led to numerous subdivisions, known as Jatis, which represent contemporary castes in India.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features_of_the_Caste_System\"><\/span><strong>Key Features of the Caste System:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Segmentary_Social_Division\"><\/span><strong>Segmentary Social Division:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Indian society is predominantly segmented into various castes, determined by birth rather than individual achievements.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hierarchical_Structure\"><\/span><strong>Hierarchical Structure:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Castes follow a distinct social and ritual hierarchy, embodying a sense of superiority or inferiority.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feeding_and_Social_Interaction_Restrictions\"><\/span><strong>Feeding and Social Interaction Restrictions:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Castes have specific restrictions on shared food consumption and social interactions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purity_and_Pollution_Ideology\"><\/span><strong>Purity and Pollution Ideology:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The caste system operates on the ideology of purity and pollution, regulating interactions between different castes.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Endogamy_Requirements\"><\/span><strong>Endogamy Requirements:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Marriage within one&#8217;s own caste or sub-caste, known as endogamy, is a fundamental aspect of the caste system.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prescribed_Rules_and_Norms\"><\/span><strong>Prescribed Rules and Norms:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A set of prescribed norms, values, and sanctions govern social behavior within each caste.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Occupational_Constraints\"><\/span><strong>Occupational Constraints:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Traditionally, each caste is associated with a specific occupation. For instance, Brahmins focus on acquiring and teaching sacred knowledge, while lower castes historically engaged in occupations like manual labor.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_Shaping_the_Evolution_of_the_Caste_System_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Factors Shaping the Evolution of the Caste System in India<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Sanskritisation:<\/strong> It enables lower castes to embrace the customs and culture of higher castes, facilitating acceptance and respect, thereby reducing discrimination and social stigma.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Westernization: <\/strong>The influence of Western-style education underscores merit and personal achievement, disrupting conventional caste-based roles and hierarchies.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Modernization: <\/strong>The process of modernisation, encompassing scientific, technological, and educational progress, as well as the rise of nationalism, introduces job opportunities and dismantles occupational rigidity within the caste system.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Industrialization and Urbanisation: <\/strong>Industrialisation and urbanisation create fresh avenues for livelihood, promoting occupational mobility and diminishing societal taboos related to food sharing.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Political and Economic Reforms: <\/strong>Political and economic reforms initiated post-Independence, incorporating measures like reservations, strive to rectify historical discrimination by promoting equal opportunities for individuals from lower castes.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constitutional_provisions\"><\/span><strong>Constitutional provisions&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Article 14- Equality before law&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Article 15- Prohibition of discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Article 16(2)- No citizen shall on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence or any of them, be ineligible for any employment or office under the State.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Article 17- Abolish the practice of untouchability and made it a criminal offense.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Article 23- Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Article 46- Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other weaker sections.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Article 51A- It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Article 330- Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Article 332- Reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assemblies of the States.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Article 338- National Commission for the Scheduled Castes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Article 338 A &#8211; National Commission for the Scheduled Tribes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Article 338 B- National Commission for Backward Classes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Article 341- The President specifies the castes, races or tribes or parts of or groups within castes, races, or tribes be deemed Scheduled Castes in relation to that State.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_provisions\"><\/span><strong>Legal provisions<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955: <\/strong>To prescribe punishment for preaching and practice of untouchability for the enforcement of any disability arising therefrom and for matters connected therewith.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>The Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989: <\/strong>To prevent the offenses of atrocities against the members of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation act, 2013:<\/strong> To provide for the prohibition of employment as manual scavengers, rehabilitation of manual scavengers and their families, and for matters connected therewith.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_casteism\"><\/span>Q: <strong>What is casteism?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Casteism refers to a social system in India where individuals are segregated into hierarchical groups based on their birth, with each group historically associated with specific occupations and social status. It involves discrimination, prejudice, and unequal treatment based on one&#8217;s caste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_did_the_caste_system_originate_in_India\"><\/span>Q: <strong>How did the caste system originate in India?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The origins of the caste system in India are complex and intertwined with ancient Hindu scriptures. It likely emerged from the Vedic varna system, which categorized society into four main groups: Brahmins (priests and scholars), Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers), Vaishyas (merchants and farmers), and Shudras (laborers). Over time, this system became rigid and hierarchical, with numerous sub-castes (jatis) based on occupation and social status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_the_consequences_of_casteism_in_India\"><\/span>Q: <strong>What are the consequences of casteism in India?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Casteism has profound social, economic, and political consequences. It perpetuates inequality and discrimination, limiting opportunities for those belonging to lower castes and reinforcing privilege for upper castes. It hampers social mobility, perpetuates poverty among marginalized communities, and undermines the principles of equality and justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Is_casteism_still_prevalent_in_modern_India\"><\/span>Q: <strong>Is casteism still prevalent in modern India?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite legal and social reforms, casteism continues to persist in various forms across India. It manifests in discrimination in education, employment, marriage, and access to resources and opportunities. While there have been efforts to address caste-based discrimination through affirmative action policies (such as reservations in education and government jobs for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes), deep-rooted social attitudes and practices sustain caste divisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_can_casteism_be_overcome_in_India\"><\/span>Q: <strong>How can casteism be overcome in India?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Overcoming casteism requires a multi-faceted approach involving legal, educational, economic, and social reforms. This includes implementing and enforcing anti-discrimination laws, promoting social awareness and education on caste issues, empowering marginalized communities through affirmative action and economic opportunities, and fostering inter-caste dialogue and cooperation to challenge caste-based prejudices and stereotypes. 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