Question

Over the years, the caste system has developed into an elaborate system to maintain socio-economic inequalities in the society. In the light of this statement, analyse the role of casteism in Indian society.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Origins of the Caste System

According to one long-held theory about the origins of South Asia's caste system, Aryans from central Asia invaded South Asia and introduced the caste system as a means of controlling the local populations. The Aryans defined key roles in society, then assigned groups of people to them.

Answer 2

Answer:

Individuals born in and belonging to the lower caste the out-castes suffered from many disadvantages and were oppressed and exploited by the upper castes. The condition of the outcastics (Dalits) was particularly pathetic. And backward classes refer to three categories of the people - the schedule case, the scheduled tribes and the other backward classes (OBC )