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VOL. 11, ISSUE 3 (2025)
Role of caste system in rural governance - A study
Authors
Banoth Elender
Abstract
The role of caste in contemporary India remains significant despite
ongoing efforts to address its impact. The caste system, a social hierarchy based
on birth, categorizes individuals into distinct groups with specific roles and
responsibilities. This system influences various aspects of life, including
social interactions, education, employment, political representation, and
access to resources. Caste-based discrimination and prejudice continue to
marginalize lower-caste individuals, limiting their opportunities and
perpetuating social inequalities. Reservation policies have been implemented to
address historical disadvantages, but their effectiveness and equitable
implementation remain subjects of debate. Caste plays a crucial role in Indian
politics, with political parties aligning themselves with specific castes and
caste-based voting patterns influencing electoral outcomes. Economic
disparities linked to caste persist, as dominant castes often control resources
and opportunities, while lower-caste individuals face limited access to capital
and occupational restrictions. Caste intersects with other factors such as
gender, religion, and language, creating unique experiences and challenges for
marginalized groups. People born in particular race have their separate caste.
It defines all social, economic and political relationships for the individual.
Caste is a notable foundation of social stratification in India. Indian
politics is caste-ridden politics. Caste determines the nature, organization,
and working of political parties, interest groups, and all political structures
and their functions. Indian society has been highly segmented along the lines of
castes, religion, class, etc, it eventually prevents the true working of
Parliamentary democracy. The influence of caste extends beyond rural areas,
impacting urban spaces, cultural practices, healthcare access, and migration
patterns. Efforts towards social activism, awareness campaigns, and legal
reforms aim to challenge caste-based discrimination and promote social justice.
However, achieving a casteless society remains a complex and ongoing challenge
that requires sustained efforts from various stakeholders.
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Pages:145-148
How to cite this article:
Banoth Elender "Role of caste system in rural governance - A study". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 11, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 145-148
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