Practice Caste Inequality Today (3.3.3) - Gender, Religion and Caste

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Question 1.
What is caste-based economic inequality?
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Think about how access to resources has changed over time.
Question 2.
How do upper castes generally fare economically compared to lower castes?
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Consider statistics related to poverty levels.
3Question 3.
What does caste-based economic inequality mean?
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Consider how resources were allocated in traditional society.
4Question 4.
True or False: The percentage of Scheduled Castes living below the poverty line is higher than that of upper castes.
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Look back at the discussed poverty rate statistics.
Question 5.
Discuss the historical changes in caste dynamics and assess their impact on current economic inequalities.
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Consider significant reforms and their consequences on access to resources.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of current policies aimed at reducing caste-based discrimination in economic opportunities.
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Reflect on both successes and ongoing challenges in policy enforcement.

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