Cast discrimination

1. Organizational Behavior
Cast Discrimination

2. Table of Contents
Caste
Introduction
Caste Discrimination
Caste Discrimination in World
Caste Discrimination in Pakistan
Caste Discrimination in light of Islam
Suggestions
References

3. Caste Discrimination
Caste:
The word caste is derived from the Portuguese casta meaning lineage, breed or race.
Caste is a form of social stratification characterized by non-commensality and hereditary
occupations.
Discrimination:
Discrimination is treatment or consideration of, or making a distinction in favor of or
against, a person or thing based on the group, class or category to which that person or
thing is perceived to belong to rather than on individual merit.

4. Caste Discrimination
Definition:
Caste discrimination as the word says is discrimination of people on the basis of their
caste. Caste discrimination involves massive violations of civil, political, economic, social
and cultural rights.
Caste systems are form of social and economic governance that is based on principles
and customary rules. According to Human Rights Watch and UNICEF, Caste discrimination
affects approximately 260 million people worldwide, the vast majority is in South Asia.

5. Introduction
• A caste system is a type of social classification which divides people on the basis of
inherited social status.
• Caste division is one of the social evils that is found in many countries.
• The people of society are divided into groups according to the families they are born in.
• Members with the same caste have to do the same occupation
• Marry in the same caste and many of the lower caste were not allowed to eat with people
who belong to upper class.

6. Caste Discrimination in World
South Africa:
People in South Africa are known to be racists and in some places, rates of products and
good are decided depending on the race of a person.

7. Caste Discrimination in World
India:
A land of so much diversity is also the most racist country in the world.
Indians are the most racist people in the world and even today, a child born in
the Indian family is taught to worship anyone with white skin and look down
upon anyone with
dark skin.

8. Caste Discrimination in World
Saudi Arabia:
Saudi Arabia has been known to have laborers from developing countries like
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan etc. and these people are treated and are living in sub-human
conditions.

9. Caste Discrimination in World
United States of America:
The land of the free and the land of the brave also happens to be the land of
some of the most racist people in the world. In the Deep South and Mid-West
regions like Arizona, Missouri, Mississippi etc. racism is an everyday thing.

10. Caste Discrimination in World
United Kingdom:
UK is one of the most racist countries in the world even today, especially racist towards
what they call “Desi” people. Apart from that, they show hatred towards Americans, French,
Romanians, and Bulgarians etc.

11. Caste Discrimination in World
Russia:
Russians are racist towards the people whom they feel are not ethnically
and truly Russians.

12. Caste Discrimination in Pakistan
 Pakistan is an Islamic majority country and even then, there are many conflicts that take
place there between the two sects of Shea and Sunni. There have been crimes between the
two sects for ages and nothing is being done about it.
 In Pakistan people have a strong belief in caste systems. Society in Pakistan is divided into
subclasses. In Pakistan some classes are highly respectable while some are disrespectable.
Lower castes are often persecuted by upper classes. Caste system in Pakistan is destroying
unity.
 Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah while addressing people once said:
“There should be no distinction and discrimination on the basis of caste and creed.
We all are equal citizens of one state.”

13. Castes in Pakistan
• Raj put • Gujjar • Dogar
• Jutt • Butt • Gill
• Sheikh • Awaan • Cheema
• Mughals • Jammali • Malik
• Qureshi • Siddique • Lakhani
• Mehar • Sherazi

14. In the light of Islam
Islam bans the idea of caste. There is only one caste and this is the caste of Allah.
Allah says in the Holy Quran: (Chapter 49 Surah Hujurat verse 13):
“O mankind, We created you from one man and one woman, and then divided you into
nations and tribes so that you may recognize one another. Indeed, the most honorable
among you in the Sight of Allah is he who is the most pious of you. Surely Allah is All-
Knowing, All-Wise.”
 Allah Says in the Holy Quran:(Chapter 49 Surah Hujurat verse 10):
“The believers are but a single Brotherhood: so make peace and reconciliation between
your brothers: And fear Allah that ye may receive Mercy.”

15. In the light of Islam
The Messenger of Allah (saws) delivered this Sermon on the Ninth Day of Dhul Hijjah 10
A.H in the Uranah Valley of mount Arafat and said that:
 “O People, listen to me in earnest, worship Allah, say your five daily prayers (Salah), fast
during the month of Ramadan, and give your wealth in Zakat. Perform Hajj if you can
afford to. Know that every Muslim is the brother of another Muslim. You are all
equal. No Arab has any superiority over a non-Arab, and no non-Arab has any
superiority over an Arab! Nobody has superiority over Another, except by piety and
good action.”

16. Suggestions
 The people should be encouraged for inter-caste and inter-religion marriages. And there
should be no change of caste of either bride or groom after marriage. There is no reason
their child gets the fathers caste or religion when he is really from both parents.
 There should be no application form that should ask for caste. Then only people will at
least try to ignore it gradually.
 Instead of discouraging such people (your friends or yours or others children) who does
inter-caste marriages their parents should be appreciated and treated well with respect in
the community.
 The only religion and caste is to BE HUMAN and LOVE each other...only which brings
peace and happiness among us.

17. Suggestions
 Love is more important among people to live better not the caste nor the pride...
 The rich and poor are in every caste. The reservations and scholarships should be given
according to the merit and social status not based on the caste system.
 When people are living and mingling with other religion and caste groups then why
should we give government an opportunity to divide us based on religion and caste?
Government should help people in need not according to the caste system.
 Foolish struggles for caste should be stopped. No one chooses to be born in that specific
caste. Then why should we fight for take lives of our friends.

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19. References
[1]Islam helpline. “Cast discrimination in Islam” [online]
Available:
http://www.islamhelpline.net/node/5616
[2] Slide share. “Caste discrimination in Pakistan” [online]
Available:
http://www.slideshare.net/uzmabb12045/caste-system-in-pakistan
[3] Slide share. “Caste discrimination in Islam” [online]
Available:
http://www.paklinks.com/gs/religion-and-philosophy/296382-islam-affect-caste-
system-pakistan.html

20. References
[4] Answers. “Caste discrimination” [online]
Available:
http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_caste_discrimination
[5]“Top most racist countries in the world”
Available:
http://www.listovative.com/top-12-most-racist-countries-in-the-world/
[6] Castes System “List of castes in Pakistan” [online]
Available:
http://www.shehar-e-karachi.blogspot.com/2014/08/list-of-castes-in-
pakistan.html#.VoYzbvl97IW