Caste System

India's "Untouchables" Face Violence, Discrimination

September 25th 2011
The Dalit's are known as the "untouchables" of India because their role is to serve as the slaves of the upper class people and the outcaste of society. For instance, they do not have rights "to drink from the same wells, attend the same temples, wear shoes in the presence of an upper caste, or drink from the same cups in tea stalls" (Narula). They have to face strong discrimination and "live ... read more

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