Practice Caste And Politics (3.3) - Gender, Religion and Caste

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Question 1.
What is caste?
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Think about the roles people play based on their family.
Question 2.
What is a vote bank?
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Consider how groups of people vote together.
3Question 3.
What does the term 'Dalit' refer to?
- A caste of landowners
- A term for 'untouchables'
- A political party
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Think about the experience of discrimination associated with this term.
4Question 4.
Is caste politics solely responsible for electoral outcomes in India?
- True
- False
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Consider other influences on voting behavior.
Question 5.
Critically assess how caste politics might evolve in the next 50 years in India amid ongoing social changes.
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Consider the impact of technology and education on social awareness and progress.
Question 6.
Develop a policy proposal to address ongoing caste-based discrimination in India today.
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Think about how legislation and community efforts can work in tandem to facilitate change.

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