Cast has been a major defining characteristic of India society. It has its origin in early India and finds mention in Hindu scriptures. There have been efforts by the likes of Gautam Budha, Kabir, Ambedkar who have challenged and opposed this social system. Despite the change in the patterns of society the caste rigidities have not been done away with till today. This is a system of structural hierarchy which needs to be annihilated. During freedom movement the ...
