Lallo-the-Long t1_j5ji70v wrote on January 23, 2023 at 1:26 PM

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I thought the caste system in India was largely ignored these days, is that not true? (I know next to nothing about the country currently but i have a smattering of knowledge about Indian history.)

SloaneWolfe t1_j5jrmo2 wrote on January 23, 2023 at 2:41 PM

It is very much so alive and well. Bottom castes (those who work without documentation or pay, given food scraps instead), still exist. For legitimate businesses too.

FlyingFlyofHell t1_j5jolg1 wrote on January 23, 2023 at 2:19 PM

Yes things have improved a lot but it still exists specially in Rural Areas. Especially regarding Marriages. Most of them are still happening within the castes in the Rural Areas.

Lallo-the-Long t1_j5jpa94 wrote on January 23, 2023 at 2:24 PM

I take it there's a big difference between rural and urban areas?

FlyingFlyofHell t1_j5jq0gw wrote on January 23, 2023 at 2:29 PM

Yes you can say that. but there is rapid Urbanization happening and so the outlook is good. But it will take at least 2 more decades IMO.