Who were the weaker sections of the Indian society?
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Social inequality in India is the byproduct of Hindu caste-ridden society in India. Almost 2/3rd
of the Indian population is socially and educationally backward. Since time immemorial,
Indian social system has been maintaining social and economic inequality among the people.
Because of this practice some people (so called higher castes) who are advanced socially,
economically and educationally exploited the so called weaker sections (backward people) that
suffered from historical exploitation and went on becoming more backward and weaker with
the passage of time. This section of the population is known as weaker section. Amelioration of
their living condition, protection of the rights of the weaker section and provisions for their
social justice has been a serious concern for all of us.
As of now, the scenario has changed. Due to spread of the idea of democracy, equality,
social justice and human rights people to a large extent have come out from the nasty idea of
inequality, oppression, injustice and violation of human rights. Under the auspices of the
government and non-governmental initiatives efforts are being made to reduce the gap between
the stronger sections and the weaker sections. But the long established effects of the disparity
are still ruling in our society. Therefore, there is a need for more intensive and organized
efforts for mitigating such gaps between the weaker and the stronger.
After India‟s achievement of independence several attempts were made to remove
socio-economic imbalances existed between the back ward and forward classes and to stamp
out the unjust social order through various protective discrimination measures and other
promotional measures.
Social work in this regard is doing a tremendous job. The whole gamut of practice of
social work is centered around and the established on the philosophy of egalitarian society with
justice and happiness for all. The weaker and deprived members of the society are the prime
target of social work intervention. As a problem solving profession, Social work shares its
values, principles, methods, tools and techniques for the removal major problems of the weaker