Casteism: People of more than 3000 castes live over here in India. Sense of higher or lower, based on caste, exists among them. It is known as caste inequality. Because of this inequality, people of some castes are unable to use public wells. They are even not allowed to enter temples or any other public places. Politics is going on in the name of the caste and different political parties motivates the people to work against people of other castes.
Impacts:
- Political parties are being formed on the basis of caste.
- Leaders call for the vote on the name of caste during elections.
- System of giving special facilities to certain castes has divided our society.
- Inhuman practice of untouchability has been encouraged due to casteism.
- Many a times caste becomes one of the result of conflict and violence.
- Caste-based pressure groups are being formed and they have a very bad impact on democracy.
