Inequalities due to caste

system in india
 Foundation course
 Group no. 4
 Roll no.16 Oshi
 Roll no.17 Prerit
 Roll no.18 Rajul
 Roll no. 20 Rishika
What does it caste mean ?

• Caste is derieved from the Spanish word

casta which means race or breed.

• It is the system of dividing society into

castes.

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Origin of caste system

 Influence of religions
 Lack of education
 Desire to dominate
 Vedic varnas
 Hereditary occupations
Classifications of caste

Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
Untouchables

Untouchable, also called Dalit,

officially Scheduled Caste, formerly
Harijan, in traditional Indian society,
the former name for any member of
a wide range of low-caste Hindu
groups and any person outside the
caste system.
IMPACTS OF CASTE SYSTEM
IN INDIA

• Hindered National Unity

• Stood Against Democracy
• Hamperred National Development
• Undermined Ability and Aspirations of
People
 PRESENT DAY
CASTE SYSTEM

• Widespread Inequalities In Opportunities

due to RESERVATION
• Major Political Topic
• Takes Form of the VIOLENCE – RIOTS
 AFTER EFFECTS OF
RIOTS
• Hampers Peace and Harmomy
• Diverts Youth Towards Destructive
Activities
• Wastage of Time , Energy and
Resources
• Very High Opportunity Cost
CONCLUSION

• Change your believes

• Caste system is now illegal
• Awarness must be raised
• Programmes must be conducted
• Youths are the only hope for a change in
the society