In World history class, we are learning about civilizations and how they function. In India they function based on a caste system. There are certain ranks that the individuals are places under and they have to follow certain rules based in their rank. In the article I just read "India's "Untouchables" Face Violence, Discrimination" many examples are given as to why this system that has been set in place is not affective. The article talks about the Dalits and how they face discrimination. This discrimination ranges from the burning of their homes to the raping of Dalits women. This discrimination is seen as unjust and has been banned over there, but this has not changed the amount of discrimination that has occurred because the authority figures are lenient on the rules and preventing the discrimination from
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