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Understanding the Caste System in India: Breaking the Cycle of Discrimination

May 15, 2023 by Moni 49 Comments

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The caste system in India is a complex social hierarchy that divides people into different groups based on their birth. It’s a painful reality that affects millions of people, particularly those who belong to the lower castes. Discrimination, exclusion, and violence are a daily reality for many, perpetuating a cycle of inequality and oppression.

In this blog post, we’ll explore the emotional toll of the caste system in India and how we can break the cycle of discrimination.

The Emotional Toll:

The caste system in India has a profound emotional impact on people’s lives. For those who belong to the lower castes, discrimination and exclusion are a constant source of pain and frustration. It can be a struggle to access education, healthcare, and employment, and the constant reminders of their lower status can lead to feelings of shame and inferiority.

Even for those who belong to the higher castes, the pressure to maintain their privileged status can be emotionally draining. The fear of falling out of favor with their community or facing social ostracism can create a culture of conformity that stifles individuality and perpetuates the caste system.

Breaking the Cycle:

Breaking the cycle of discrimination and inequality requires a concerted effort from all members of society. It starts with acknowledging the pain and suffering caused by the caste system and committing to creating a more inclusive and equitable society.

One way to do this is by supporting organizations and initiatives that promote social justice and equality, such as those that provide education and employment opportunities for marginalized communities. Another way is by challenging our own biases and assumptions and creating space for dialogue and understanding.

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One example of an organization that is working to break the cycle of discrimination is the Dalit Women Fight (DWF) group, which provides education and support for Dalit women in India. By empowering marginalized communities and challenging gender and caste-based discrimination, DWF is creating a more just and equitable society for all.

Another example is the work of activists and artists who are using their platform to raise awareness about the caste system and its impact on people’s lives. Through art, music, and literature, they are challenging stereotypes and inspiring social change.

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The caste system in India is a painful reality that affects millions of people. Its emotional toll is felt by all, perpetuating a cycle of discrimination and inequality.

As we’ve seen, the caste system in India is a complex and painful reality that affects millions of people. However, by acknowledging the emotional toll of discrimination, and committing to creating a more just and equitable society, we can break the cycle of inequality and create a brighter future for all. It’s up to each of us to take action, challenge our assumptions and biases, and work towards a society that truly values every individual, regardless of their caste or background. Only then can we create a world where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

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  1. Debbie says

    May 15, 2023 at 1:59 am

    Thank you for bringing attention to the Caste System in India. I found your post both informative and eye opening. It sounds like there’s much work to be done for breaking the cycle of discrimination and some worthy organizations are helping to empower.

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  2. Renee Franklin says

    May 15, 2023 at 2:47 am

    It’s crazy to think that is still going on today. Our differences should be celebrated.

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  3. Whitney Stewart says

    May 15, 2023 at 7:06 am

    Discrimination of any kind is an ugly epidemic on our society and it’s even worse that it can come in many different forms. Thank you so much for bringing awareness to this. We need more posts like this to get public attention!

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    • Tara Pittman says

      May 16, 2023 at 2:57 am

      This sounds so wrong. Why do things like this have to happen.

      Reply
  4. Whitney Stewart says

    May 15, 2023 at 7:18 am

    Had to come back for another look. I forgot to mention how powerful the insight of the message in this post when I commented earlier. Again, thank you for sharing this with us!

    Reply
  5. Ella English says

    May 15, 2023 at 7:40 am

    I am so glad that there are people who are trying to change the caste system in india. It must be very hard to live with the discrimination of being lower caste.

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  6. Jane Frith says

    May 15, 2023 at 2:20 pm

    Thank you for explaining the caste system, which I had never fully understood. Neither had I considered the emotional toll this system might take on the higher castes. Hopefully, with the support of some of the organisations you mention, social justice can prevail and the cycle will be broken.

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  7. Stephanie says

    May 15, 2023 at 3:34 pm

    Good to know there are grassroots movements working to lessen discrimination due to India’s caste system. One point in this article that was especially interesting is those in the ‘higher’ castes are also suffering emotionally.

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  8. Renata Feyen says

    May 15, 2023 at 5:40 pm

    I think it is something we used to have in the past. Such a shame that it still exists.

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  9. karen says

    May 15, 2023 at 9:33 pm

    I honestly thought the caste system is over in India! I think this is a long process but definitely progress is being made.

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  10. Lavanda of Appetizers & Entrées says

    May 15, 2023 at 9:41 pm

    Wow, this article on understanding the caste system in India is truly eye-opening and informative! Thank you for sharing this valuable knowledge and for breaking down the complex nuances of such a deeply ingrained social structure. It is important to break the cycle of discrimination and educate ourselves on the history and current impact of casteism.

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  11. vidya says

    May 15, 2023 at 10:25 pm

    Agree with your thoughts on the caste system. I keep thinking we are in the 21st century with so many high-tech hubs in India and so advanced technology reaching the remotest villages but then i see the other side and feel saddened. We need to move forward and leave the negativity of the caste system behind us, embrace humanity as a concept just like we have accepted technology

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  12. Fransic verso says

    May 16, 2023 at 2:36 am

    Interesting to know about this system. It’s an eye opening and it’s something that I didn’t know about it myself. Thank you for sharing!

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  13. Amber Myers says

    May 16, 2023 at 3:22 am

    I didn’t know about this. How sad. No one should ever discriminate. We get that in the US as well and it’s gross.

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  14. Maureen says

    May 16, 2023 at 4:16 am

    It’s terrible that this still exist. No one should be discriminated because of their status. I know that it’s definitely an uphill battle but any progress is better than none and I am glad that there are organizations that are helping to fight and empower.

    Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com

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  15. Whitney Stewart says

    May 16, 2023 at 5:23 am

    Can never say enough that discrimination needs to be addressed and showcased, no matter what the culture it’s based in. It’s not ok and it never was. Thanks so much again for bringing this to attention!

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  16. Whitney Stewart says

    May 16, 2023 at 5:41 am

    It’s so eye opening read read about things like this. Especially when it’s within a culture we’re not familiar with. Thanks again for sharing!

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  17. Kathy says

    May 16, 2023 at 6:13 am

    I’m so glad you brought this up. I honestly never even knew about this. That is so sad.

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  18. LisaLisa says

    May 16, 2023 at 7:57 am

    Thank you for writing about the Caste System in India, and bringing more attention to it. This has continued to open my eyes.

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  19. Steph S says

    May 16, 2023 at 8:02 am

    I had no idea. Thank you for this!

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  20. Czjai says

    May 16, 2023 at 11:30 am

    The caste system is so archaic. I hope India can finally get rid of this system, which is so anti-poor.

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  21. Christy G says

    May 16, 2023 at 1:43 pm

    This system sounds archaic and unsettling. At this point everyone should be treated as equals and have the same access at the rich or poor. Unfortunately, society still has access issues for the poor too.

    Reply
  22. Samantha Donnelly says

    May 16, 2023 at 2:38 pm

    I still can not believe discrimination is going on, but as I have discussed with family and friends it is because we do not do it and sadly there are those that still discriminate

    Reply
  23. SiennyLovesDrawing says

    May 16, 2023 at 3:07 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing this detailed info about caste system in India here. Enjoyed my read as I’ve learnt so much more. Good informative & interesting read. Cheers SiennyLovesDrawing

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  24. Nyxie says

    May 16, 2023 at 3:11 pm

    I had no idea about any of this! Thank you for bringing it to my attention. Discrimination is everywhere, even in our ‘modern’ 21st century world. And yet, it’s easy to forget that in some places it could mean the difference between life and death!

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  25. Marie Cris Angeles says

    May 16, 2023 at 4:42 pm

    I don’t like reading about this, when I read about this I feel sad that it exist

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  26. Stephanie says

    May 16, 2023 at 5:05 pm

    Well you did your job to share the information… I had no idea this existed in India and made things so hard for so many people.

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  27. MELANIE E says

    May 16, 2023 at 6:12 pm

    It’s awful to hear that people are being discriminated against due to social hierarchy in this day and age. Highlighting this and finding ways that can help break the cycle are very important.

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  28. Ivana says

    May 16, 2023 at 6:41 pm

    It’s really sad that this problem is not gone yet, hopefully it will disappear over the next few generations, with some many people making progress in getting things better.

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  29. Lyosha says

    May 16, 2023 at 6:47 pm

    very important topic. I don’t think anyone outside of India can fully grasp the problem but I think we should all know about it. I think it’s very harsh for society to continue on with such beliefs. You post added a lot of depth into the issue and helped me understand it better

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  30. Melissa Cushing says

    May 16, 2023 at 6:54 pm

    Wow…. I had no idea this was still a thing anywhere in the world. How unfair and crazy is this. Anyone can do anything and I find that in countries where you are free to do what you want…. the ones coming from nothing make some of the best success stories! They are missing out on greatness in India due to this archaic system. Thank you for educating!

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  31. Ntensibe Edgar says

    May 16, 2023 at 6:57 pm

    Aaahhh…you’ve reminded of my first time interacting with members from both castes. I was astonished and angry, too. Why should one caste live their entire lives as servants of another? It needs to be dismantled and squashed!

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  32. Tammy says

    May 16, 2023 at 9:07 pm

    It is heartbreaking to know that this still goes on in the world. In such modern times there should be unity and this is just beyond my own understanding. Thank you for raising awareness and bringing attention to this issue. It’s an important one that everyone needs to know about.

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  33. Yeah Lifestyle says

    May 16, 2023 at 9:49 pm

    I had never heard of the caste system. It certainly sounds very unfair and should not be something that is allowed to continue to happen!

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  34. RomyRaves says

    May 16, 2023 at 10:33 pm

    Thank you for sharing. This is something I knew very little about so this was totally helpful.

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  35. Zab Zaria says

    May 16, 2023 at 11:04 pm

    That’s amazing! This is one of the most interesting topics! Thank you for sharing this information with me.

    Reply
  36. Debbie says

    May 16, 2023 at 11:22 pm

    I had no previous knowledge of the Caste System in India. You did a great job of highlighting worthy organizations looking to help. It sounds like there’s much work to be done for breaking the cycle of discrimination.

    Reply
  37. Beautiful Touches says

    May 16, 2023 at 11:24 pm

    The caste system certainly is a terrible practice and I do hope more awareness to the issue will help shake things up enough to make changes.

    Reply
  38. Catalina says

    May 17, 2023 at 12:38 am

    I didn’t know about this caste system in India! It’s an old concept that should be changed immediately!

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  39. Barbie Ritzman says

    May 17, 2023 at 3:06 am

    The caste system in India is a complex and painful reality that affects millions of people, which is very sad. Hopefully, by people acknowledging the emotional toll of discrimination, we can break the cycle of inequality.

    Reply
  40. Beth says

    May 17, 2023 at 4:40 am

    Its sad to think that these systems still exist in some countries. Time to break the cycle.

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  41. Richelle Milar says

    May 17, 2023 at 9:38 am

    This is a really great and very informative post, I didn’t understand what Caste System is but thanks for explaining it to us

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  42. Lynndee says

    May 17, 2023 at 5:41 pm

    I think discrimination is everywhere and it is sad. I hope they’d put an end to it.

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  43. khoingn | The Broad Life says

    May 17, 2023 at 8:30 pm

    You just bring to me a truly interesting read. Thanks for sharing! I know more about India from your post.

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  44. Everything Enchanting says

    May 18, 2023 at 2:06 am

    I totally agree with you! I don’t know why does it exist even. It’s 2023. I somehow hate discrimination and the caste/quota reservation thing. Of course, we need to support and empower the lower castes, but give everyone an equally fair chance. Give the opportunity to the needy (upper/lower caste) based on their talent and not on caste/creed. Also, being a human, we must respect everyone. My two close friends are Dalit and my parents just love them ❤️.

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  45. Jenny says

    May 18, 2023 at 2:58 am

    It’s strange that the caste system in India is a painful reality that affects millions of people but is kept and reinforced by society still

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  46. Megan says

    June 6, 2023 at 6:20 pm

    This was really eye-opening, thank you for posting it! I didn’t realize what was involved in the caste system, and I think it probably gets romanticized quite a bit. I’m glad more awareness of the truth is spreading!

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  47. Marysa says

    June 14, 2023 at 4:45 am

    I know a little bit about this, and I’ve heard about it here at home in NY. There were some people of Indian background talking poorly about others from India in regards to the caste system.

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  48. spark says

    June 15, 2023 at 5:52 pm

    Your post is informative and eye opening as well. Caste system in India is breaking the cycle of discrimination. Thanks for writing such a comprehensive article to open the eyes of caste system.

    Reply

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