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Understanding Untouchability in South Asia
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Understanding Untouchability in South Asia

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What is untouchability?

Untouchability is a form of social institution that legitimises and enforces discriminatory, humiliating, exclusionary, and exploitative practices against certain social groups.

Where is untouchability involving the caste system largely unique to?

South Asia.

Which communities in the Indian subcontinent were considered 'polluting' and associated with untouchability?

Dalit communities.

What occupations and habits of life were traditionally associated with groups characterized as untouchable?

<p>Ritually 'polluting' activities, such as pursuing a career based on killing (e.g. fishermen) or engaging in common contact with others' feces or sweat (e.g. manual scavengers, sweepers, and washermen).</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which countries has untouchability been outlawed?

<p>India, Nepal, and Pakistan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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