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Caste Discrimination in Modern India by rajeshwari sivakumar is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The essay discusses the persistent nature of caste discrimination in India, arguing that society deludes itself into believing it has been eradicated. It highlights incidents of violence against Dalits and the cultural pressures of endogamy that continue to reinforce caste divisions. The author emphasizes that while the hierarchical aspect of caste may seem less relevant, the social structures and identities associated with jati remain deeply ingrained in Indian society.
- Author
- rajeshwari sivakumar
- Language
- EN