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1. CASTEISM
IN INDIA

2. Presentationby groupf
Group members roll no.
1. Prachi Goswami 26
2. Pratyush priyam 27
3. Prem Kumar 28
4. Rohit das
29
5. Santosh dey

3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR SPECIAL THANKS OF GRATITUDE
TO OUR TEACHER MR AWADHESH KUMAR SINGH, WHO GAVE US THE
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO DO THIS WONERFUL PROJECT OF
ENGLISH ON THE TOPIC CASTEISM IN INDIA.
SECONDLY WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK OUR PARENTS AND
FRIENDS WHO HELPED US A LOT IN FINALIZING THIS PROJECT
WITHIN THE LIMITED TIME FRAME
GROUP – F
CLASS- 12 A2

4. Content
1.Introduction
2. History and origin– Santosh
3. Different caste system in India
and impact of casteism - Rohit
4. Discrimination with lower caste
5. The untouchables – Prem
6. Caste discrimination examples
7. Interview- Prachi
8. Solution for caste discrimination
Ppt by – Pratyush
Explanation and Edited by- Prachi

5. A caste system is a class structure that is determined by
birth. It is the system of a hierarchical classification of
people based on their class and Occupation. The caste
system as it actually works in India is called ‘Jati'. The
term Jati appears in almost all Indian languages and is
related to the idea of lineage or kinship group. Casteism is
the system that finds its roots in the ancient times it is
being followed blindly, since years and furthering the
interest of the people belonging to the upper castes. The
lower caste people are being exploited and there is no one
to listen to their concerns.
INTRODUCTION

6. History of caste system in India
The Rigvedic society was not distinguished by occupations.
Many husbandmen and artisans practised a number of crafts.
The chariot-maker (rathakara) and metal worker (karmara)
enjoyed positions of importance and no stigma was attached to
them. Similar observations hold for carpenters, tanners,
weavers and others.
Towards the end of the Atharvaveda period, new class
distinctions emerged. The erstwhile dasas are renamed
Shudras, probably to distinguish them from the new meaning of
dasa as slave. The aryas are renamed vis or Vaishya (meaning
the members of the tribe) and the new elite classes of Brahmins
(priests) and Kshatriyas (warriors) are designated as new
varnas. The Shudras were not only the erstwhile dasas but also
included the aboriginal tribes that were assimilated into the
Aryan society as it expanded into Gangetic settlements. There is
no evidence of restrictions regarding food and marriage during
the Vedic period.

7. Religious origins of the caste system
The varna system is propounded in revered Hindu religious
texts, and understood as idealised human callings. The
Purusha Sukta of the Rigveda and Manusmriti's comment on
it, being the oft-cited texts. Counter to these textual
classifications, many revered Hindu texts and doctrines
question and disagree with this system of social
classification.
Scholars have questioned the varna verse in the Rigveda,
noting that the varna therein is mentioned only once. The
Purusha Sukta verse is now generally considered to have
been inserted at a later date into the Rigveda, probably as a
charter myth.The Manusmriti includes an extensive and
highly schematic commentary on the varna system, but it too
provides "models rather than descriptions". Manusmriti and
other scriptures helped elevate Brahmins in the social
hierarchy and these were a factor in the making of the varna
system, but the ancient texts did not in some way "create the
phenomenon of caste" in India.

8. Different caste system in India
Varna refers to a social class within a
hierarchical traditional Hindu society.The
ideology is epitomized in texts
like Manusmriti,which describes and ranks
four varnas, and prescribes their occupations,
requirements and duties, or Dharma
•Brahmins: Vedic scholars, priests or
teachers.
•Kshatriyas: Rulers, administrators or
warriors.
•Vaishyas: Agriculturalists, farmers or
merchants.[7]
•Shudras: Artisans, laborers or servants.

9. Impact of caste system in India
The caste system has had a significant impact on Indian society,
impacting social structure, economic development, education, health,
marriage and family, gender, political representation, social
mobility, cultural identity, mental health, The caste system
has resulted in discrimination and marginalization of the lower
castes, a lack of access to education and employment, a lack of
upward mobility, and a lack of representation in political
positions.This has led to a lack of education, employment, and other
opportunities for women, especially those from lower castes.
Additionally, the caste system has led to discrimination in marriage
and family, with women from lower
castes being denied the right to marry and form families. In order to
address these issues and create an equitable society for all
genders, it is necessary to address the root causes of the caste
system, including inequality,
discrimination, and marginalization.

10. Discrimination and ill treatment with lower caste
More than 160 million people in India are considered
"Untouchable"—people tainted by their birth into a caste system
that deems them impure, less than human.
Human rights abuses against these people, known as Dalits, are
legion.
"Dalits are not allowed 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," said Smita Narula, a senior
researcher with Human Rights Watch, and author of Broken People:
India's Untouchables are relegated to the lowest jobs, and live in
constant fear of being publicly humiliated, paraded naked, beaten,
and raped with impunity by upper-caste seeking to keep them in
their place. Merely walking through an upper-caste neighborhood is
a life-threatening offense.
Nearly 90 percent of all the poor Indians and 95 percent of all the
illiterate Indians are Dalits.

11. The untouchables
Untouchability is a form of social
institution that legitimises and
enforces practices that are
discriminatory, humiliating,
exclusionary and exploitative
against people belonging to
certain social groups.

12. • The term is most commonly associated with treatment of the Dalit communities in
the Indian subcontinent who were considered "polluting".
• They were stopped from doing-
• Prohibition from eating with other members
• Provision of separate cups in village tea stalls
• Separate seating arrangements and utensils in restaurants
• Segregation in seating and food arrangements at village functions and festivals
• Prohibition from entering places of public worship
• Prohibition from wearing sandals or holding umbrellas in front of higher caste
members
• Prohibition from entering other caste homes
• Prohibition from using common village paths
• Prohibition from accessing common/public properties and resources (wells,
ponds, temples, etc.)

13. CASTE DISCRIMINATION
1)IN TEMPLES
In India Dalits face various forms of discrimination in
some temples including being denied entry, not being
appointed priests, and not being allowed to participate
in rituals, festivals and processions.
2) IN VILLAGES
Many villages are separated by caste and may not cross
the line dividing them from the higher caste.

14. 3) IN EDUCATION
Students belonging to lower caste especially Dalits are
forced to leave their education as they are deemed to
be unworthy of education. They are forced into child
labour which hampers their education.
4) IN JOBS
India's caste system determines much about an
individual's opportunities
Occupation for one is already decided by the society on
the basis of caste system. According to this system
Brahmins are the priests. The kshatriyas are the
merchants and the shudras are supposed to be the
servants inspite of the fact that how skilled they are
and in which field.
CASTE DISCRIMINATION

15. INTERVIEW
FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE INTERVIEWS TAKEN FROM DIFFERENT PERSONS
TO KNOW THEIR VIEWS ON CASTEISM
 INTERVIEWER- PRACHI GOSWAMI
 INTERVIEW OF TAHREEM- A STUDENT
• PRACHI- What is your opinion as a student about the caste system followed in India
• TAHREEM- As a student I feel that casteism is still a big problem in our country. People
might not have realized it, but it is in our roots.
• PRACHI- In last one decade what are the changes you have seen regarding casteism
prevailing in India ?
• TAHREEM- n the last decade , things have changed drastically. Thanks to the education
system for giving us a sense of wrong & right . Children who were taught to stay away from
certain groups of people are now understanding the sensitivity of the matter.

16. • PRACHI- What changes you want to make in caste system followed in India?
• TAHREEM- I believe the gradual steps we are taking is enough. Children are the future and
if we make them realize , I believe the future is safe .But still rules protecting them should
be very strict.
INTERVIEW OF ARYA- A STUDENT
• PRACHI- Do you think caste system should be there in India
• ARYA- No there should not be caste system it affects the development of India.
• PRACHI-Have you ever seen caste discrimination happening in the field of education?
• ARYA- NO I have not seen yet
• PRACHI-do you think caste matters in education?
• ARYA-No caste system doesn’t matter in education, deserving should always get a chance
to achieve their goals in life irrespective of their caste .

17. HOW CASTE DISCRIMINATION CAN BE SOLVED?
Education ad Awareness is the major factor
which can hep to solve caste discrimination.
With the help of Education all social evils can
be faced.
Education is the key to unlock caste
discrimination
Some suggestion to remove caste inequality
are-
(1)Practice of untouchability must not be
followed
(2)Everyone should be treated equally
(3)Every person must be provided equal
opportunities

18. THANK YOU