We have a multilingual and multicultural society. Human beings are a different race as compared to other animals and treat themselves superior to animals. Almost every state in this world promises equality to its citizens but existence of inequality cannot be denied. The idea of unity in diversity prevails in India but with this diversity arise many issues such as casteism, gender discrimination, classism etc. Casteism is one of the problems that India has been facing for centuries now. Millions of Indians are still denied a life with dignity and equality just because of their caste. Although Caste has lost its former hegemonic position but it is still rampant. An individual’s caste with respect to his society is like a umbilical cord. This system of inherited occupation has sealed the fate of millions. Inequality is a social creation. It is the society that credits scale to these distinctions which brings out social imbalance. India needs to embark on a model of sustainable development. Both men and women enjoy equal opportunities, but as far as freedom or safety of women are concerned. Issues like domestic violence, rape, the portrayal of women in media, etc are major issues.

Dency Varghese

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