The Caste System in India: Hierarchies, Challenges, and Voices for Change

The video discusses the Indian caste system, highlighting its historical roots and current impact on society. It explains the hierarchy from Brahmins to Dalits, emphasizing the discrimination and challenges faced by Dalits, including manual scavenging and limited job opportunities. The video also touches on political narratives by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ongoing violence against Dalit women. Despite these challenges, the Dalit community continues to advocate for equality, with figures like Cynthia Stephen and Kiruba Munusamy leading efforts to change the narrative.

What is one of the oldest forms of social stratification in India?

• Feudal System

• Caste System

• Class System

• Tribal System

Which caste is traditionally considered the most educated and intellectual?

• Brahmins

• Vaishyas

• Kshatriyas

• Shudras

Which community is considered outside the Hindu caste hierarchy?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Dalits

What type of jobs are Dalits often forced to do?

• Trading

• Farming

• Manual Scavenging

• Teaching

What is a significant danger faced by Dalits in their work?

• Lack of education

• Exposure to hazardous conditions

• Unemployment

• Social isolation

What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi claim about the castes in India?

• There are only two castes: the urban and the rural

• There are only two castes: the rich and the poor

• There are only two castes: the educated and the uneducated

• There are only two castes: the poor and those who help them

What was the increase in reported rapes of Dalit women from 2009 to 2019?

• 140%

• 120%

• 100%

• 160%

What is the conviction rate for rapes of Dalits in 2019?

• 32%

• 42%

• 62%

• 52%

Who are some of the individuals working to change the narrative for Dalits?

• Arundhati Roy and Chetan Bhagat

• Narendra Modi and Amit Shah

• Ratan Tata and Mukesh Ambani

• Cynthia Stephen and Kiruba Munusamy

What is the atmosphere regarding caste-based violence in India?

• Impunity

• Zero tolerance

• Strict enforcement

• Complete ignorance