Introduction Mahatma Gandhi considered untouchability to be one of the biggest social evils in Indian society. He believed that it was against the core principles of human dignity, equality, and justice. Gandhi dedicated a major part of his life to fighting against this practice and working for the upliftment of the so-called “untouchables”, whom he […]
Introduction The caste system in India is one of the oldest forms of social organization. Mahatma Gandhi had a complex and evolving view on the caste system. While he respected the traditional idea of varna based on work and duties, he strongly opposed untouchability and discrimination. In this post, we explore the merits and demerits
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Introduction Mahatma Gandhi strongly opposed untouchability, a social evil that discriminated against people based on caste, especially those considered to be at the bottom of the hierarchy—commonly called “untouchables.” Gandhi’s views on untouchability were rooted in his firm belief in human equality, truth, and non-violence. He made it a lifelong mission to remove untouchability from
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Untouchability Untouchability is one of the most degrading social practices rooted in the caste system of India. It involves the systematic exclusion and discrimination of certain communities, especially Dalits, deemed “impure” by traditional Hindu society. This practice denies individuals basic human rights such as access to public spaces, education, water sources, and temples. Untouchability is
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (1891–1956) was a towering intellectual, social reformer, and the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. One of his most remarkable contributions lay in his analysis of the Hindu caste system and his call for its annihilation. Born into an “untouchable” community, Ambedkar faced caste-based discrimination firsthand. His experiences shaped his determination to
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