The Caste issue has become so prominent in Indian politics, history, culture and even religion that we cannot ignore it. But on the other hand, you can find many people saying that castism does not exist anymore and nowaday people do not believe in caste. S/he will say, "You see! I am not a castist!
But do you think it is true. Yes, I agree, nowadays dalits are allowed to share food, water, living place, schools, and workplace but are they actually accepted by the castists, is the real question. That hidden hatred never died, it is still there in the minds of the castists. They will discriminate with the dalits on one score or the other for just one reason of their "being a dalit". We can find many examples when we see the so called upper caste people talking about the causes of the dalits but in reality there is no such thing as equality in their lives.
My motive of writing this post today is to inform just that I will be exploring this issue further which seems quite simple at the surface level which it is not. The history of dalits in India is very complex and sensitive and I would try and research in this direction so that I can reach at some conclusion.
I will posting on critical dalit centred issues in future. Those who are interested and working in the same direction can join. I would like to add that motive of this blog is not to spread hatred among various communities but to simply discuss and explore the Dalit Questions.
But do you think it is true. Yes, I agree, nowadays dalits are allowed to share food, water, living place, schools, and workplace but are they actually accepted by the castists, is the real question. That hidden hatred never died, it is still there in the minds of the castists. They will discriminate with the dalits on one score or the other for just one reason of their "being a dalit". We can find many examples when we see the so called upper caste people talking about the causes of the dalits but in reality there is no such thing as equality in their lives.
My motive of writing this post today is to inform just that I will be exploring this issue further which seems quite simple at the surface level which it is not. The history of dalits in India is very complex and sensitive and I would try and research in this direction so that I can reach at some conclusion.
I will posting on critical dalit centred issues in future. Those who are interested and working in the same direction can join. I would like to add that motive of this blog is not to spread hatred among various communities but to simply discuss and explore the Dalit Questions.
All the best dear Ravinder. I know you ll do well as you always do. Good luck for your research. Your first post is very good and you are right in saying that people say that they are not castist but still in there is minds, cast system is totally rooted in.
ReplyDeleteIt’s amazing article which you have presented on the issues faced by the Dalit Community. Definitely it’ll help everyone to understand the differences which are yet to be abolished from the history and are still alive in this current generation. Only we guys can make it possible to understand such kind of issues related to the castes and In future we expect more informational & valuable articles in your influential words.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate your effort on this so that people could understand the human values and which will help everyone to eliminate the caste differences. I wish your initiated step towards lessening these issues will definitely spread awareness to the upcoming generation.
Wish you a very good luck for your research and “Keep It up Ravinder”
Its very easy to say that our society is still narrow minded and one should bring some stict changes in it. No doubt, I am also one of them but what u have started is really daring one. Now-a-days v are so busy in our own lives and hv accepted the society the way it is. You , with your such influencial writings is going to change mind of, atleast some percentage of our society. I am vid u always. Keep on writing.
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