Where Caste is Everything……

The word caste derives from the Portugese ‘casta’ meaning race, breed or kind. In India, it is popularly referred to as ‘jati’ or ‘jaadhi’. The original purpose of the caste system was social stratification according to occupation so that society could function in harmony. But gradually it became exploitative, giving rise to social injustices and inequality among the people.

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