Caste and Economic Status in India

Movements that aim to achieve equal rights and opportunities for women.

A society where men hold power and influence, and women are often seen as subordinate.

The belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities.

The ability of women to participate in public life, such as voting, holding office, and engaging in civic activities.

Disadvantage, unfair treatment, and oppression that women face due to their gender.

A person who believes in and advocates for equal rights and opportunities for women and men.

The ability to read and write.

The number of female students compared to male students in educational institutions.

The principle of communalism involves everyday beliefs that often include prejudices, stereotypes, and a belief in the superiority of one's own religion over others.

India is a secular state, meaning it does not have a state religion.

The Indian Constitution protects the right of individuals and communities to choose their religion or no religion at all.

The Indian Constitution forbids discrimination based on religion.

Caste system in India is a rigid form of social inequality based on hereditary occupation, sanctioned by religious rituals.

Caste division is a unique feature of India, unlike gender and religious divisions prevalent in other societies.

All societies have some form of social inequality and division of labor, but the caste system in India is an extreme form where occupation is hereditary and sanctioned by rituals.

The caste system is a rigid system in which individuals are born into their caste and their social status is determined by their birth.

The average wealth of different caste groups still reflects the traditional hierarchy, with upper castes having the highest wealth, Dalits and Adivasis the lowest, and backward castes in between.

Even though poverty exists in all castes, a significantly higher proportion of the lowest castes live below the poverty line compared to the upper castes.

While there are wealthy individuals in all castes, the upper castes are disproportionately represented among the rich, while the lower castes are significantly under-represented.

In the past, finding rich people among the lowest castes was a rare occurrence.

Despite some economic advancements, caste continues to have a strong influence on economic status, even in modern times.

The degree to which people believe the government is doing a good job.

How popular a political leader is among the people.

The influence of social groups based on birth and heritage on political decisions and outcomes.

The effect of political systems and actions on the social hierarchy based on birth and heritage.

The way individuals identify with their social group based on birth and heritage.

Bringing social groups based on birth and heritage into the process of political decision making.

The power of the public's opinion on government performance and leader popularity to determine election outcomes.

The idea that the relationship between social groups based on birth and heritage and politics is a two-way street.

Politics based on the idea that one religion is superior to others, leading to discrimination and conflict.

The principle that the government should not favor any particular religion and should treat all religions equally.

The right to freely practice any religion or no religion at all.

The practice of reserving seats in legislative bodies for women, promoting their representation in government.

The practice of politicians targeting specific caste groups for votes, viewing them as a block of voters rather than individuals.

Political strategies and actions that are based on caste identities and affiliations.

The process of incorporating smaller or less powerful caste groups into larger, more dominant castes.

Strategic alliances formed between different caste groups for political or social purposes.

New categories of caste groups that have emerged in the political sphere based on perceived social and economic status, often labeled 'backward' or 'forward' castes.

The positive impact of caste politics, allowing individuals from historically marginalized communities to participate in decision-making processes and access resources.

The potential negative consequences of focusing solely on caste identity, which can lead to divisions and exclusion.

The idea that political actions should be based on a secular approach, not on religious or caste affiliations.