Caste and Social Exclusion
Civics ⇒ Social Justice and Diversity
Caste and Social Exclusion starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: A government scheme provides free coaching to students from marginalized castes. What is the purpose of such a scheme?
Context: A school in a village refuses to admit children from a particular caste. What kind of social problem does this represent?
Context: In a city, a group of people are denied entry to a temple because of their caste. Which fundamental right is being violated?
Describe one challenge faced by the government in implementing policies against caste discrimination.
Describe one way in which the caste system affects access to education.
Explain how the caste system leads to social exclusion.
Explain the difference between 'caste' and 'class'.
Explain the term 'affirmative action' in the context of caste and social exclusion.
Name one government policy or law that aims to reduce caste-based discrimination in India.
Name one social reformer who worked against caste discrimination in India.
Name the four main varnas in the traditional Indian caste system.
What is meant by 'caste system' in India?
What is meant by 'Scheduled Castes'?
What is meant by 'social justice'?
What is the main objective of reservation policies in India?
What is the role of education in reducing caste-based social exclusion?
