Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal

Abstract

Caste is not confined with values and ideas alone in this present world. It showcases the behavioral attitudes of the people towards it. Caste system is conceived as a purposive rationality. At present there are many contemporary changes that have reshaped the caste system. This can be seen in the reservation policies on the basis of caste. There was a severe cast violence on Dalits as they faced a severe discrimination. The Dalits were considered as stereotyped and people who were involved in menial jobs. Most of the Dalits had to face atrocities from the upper systems of caste community. An important thing to address over here is that during the colonial period, there were caste associations, caste- based violence and caste divisions. The upper most level is occupied by Brahmins followed by Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and finally the lower level is allotted for the Shudras. The Brahmins enjoyed a high social status, wealth and education. The SCs had a low socio-economic position in the society. Even the STs have not been included into the mainstream of the society. This paper highlights the history of caste system in India. It relates to the present caste system followed in India and the various kinds of caste discrimination taking place against the Dalits. It also showcases the impact of caste system on other religions as well and also highlights the reservation policy introduced to uplift the lower castes in India. The paper finally concludes by relating to the drawbacks of caste system in India.

Keywords: Caste, caste discrimination, upper castes, lower castes, reservation policy, religions.

Impact Statement

Presently the Dalits of India have been facing atrocious treatment from people who have a high status in the society. Though the government has enunciated several measures to uplift the Dalits, still they are facing severe torture and harassments. The article describes how the Dalits are facing severe threats to exist in the society. 

About Author

RIMLI RAJAN

I am a Research Scholar at CMR University, Bangalore. I am currently working as a lecturer in Royal PU and Degree college. I have 11 years of teaching experience. Earlier I worked in Ramaiah College of Law as an Assistant Professor in Economics. I was teaching micro economics, macroeconomics, managerial economics and business statistics. I have attended several conferences and also published articles both in peer reviewed journals and UGC based journals as well. 

ORCID NUMBER: 0000-0003-2762-3788

Cite this Article

APA 7th Style: Rajan, R. (2024). Caste based discrimination on Dalits residing in India- A critical review. Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, 3(02), 25–39. https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7685

Chicago 17th Style: Rajan, Rimli. “Caste Based Discrimination on Dalits Residing in India- A Critical Review.” Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal 3, no. 2 (2024): 25–39. https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7685.

MLA 9th Style: Rajan, Rimli. “Caste Based Discrimination on Dalits Residing in India- A Critical Review.” Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 3, no. 2, 2024, pp. 25-39, https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7685.

Statements & Declarations

Review Method: This article underwent a double-blind peer-review process by independent experts in Sociology and Human Rights to evaluate the critical analysis of socio-economic exclusion and the legal frameworks surrounding caste-based discrimination in modern India.

Competing Interests: The author Rimli Rajan declares that there are no financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could have inappropriately influenced the research findings or the sociological perspectives presented in this study.

Funding: This research was conducted as part of the author’s academic work as a Research Scholar at CMR University, Bangalore. No specific external grants were received for this review.

Data Availability: The analysis is based on a comprehensive review of existing sociological literature, constitutional provisions, and national crime statistics related to caste discrimination. All secondary data sources are cited within the manuscript.

License: Caste Based Discrimination on Dalits Residing in India- A Critical Review © 2024 by Rimli Rajan is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. This work is published by the International Council for Education Research and Training (ICERT).

Ethics Approval: As this study is a qualitative review of public documents and published literature and does not involve direct experimentation on human participants, it was deemed exempt from formal ethical review by the Institutional Research Committee.

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