What do you understand by casteism?

1.	What do you understand by casteism?
Answer» Meaning of casteism : When a class is entirely based on heredity, (then) we call it a caste. Castes are such a social groups which have separated themselves from others, which have their own characteristics and marital relationship takes place only within their community, and who have a traditional business based on caste. A feeling of intense cohesion is casteism. That is, a hyper attraction of a person towards his caste, nature to think ‘self quite distinct from other castes and one’s attitude and behaviour on the basis of his caste in administrative and political domain is casteism. Because of profound attachment to his caste, a person nurtures a feeling of malice and animosity towards other castes. Casteism develops a spirit of unity and collectivism within a caste. There also develops a sense of self indulgence.

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Meaning of casteism :

When a class is entirely based on heredity, (then) we call it a caste. Castes are such a social groups which have separated themselves from others, which have their own characteristics and marital relationship takes place only within their community, and who have a traditional business based on caste. A feeling of intense cohesion is casteism. That is, a hyper attraction of a person towards his caste, nature to think ‘self quite distinct from other castes and one’s attitude and behaviour on the basis of his caste in administrative and political domain is casteism. Because of profound attachment to his caste, a person nurtures a feeling of malice and animosity towards other castes. Casteism develops a spirit of unity and collectivism within a caste. There also develops a sense of self indulgence.

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