Diversity and Discrimination — Social Studies STD 6 — Question

Discrimination may even take place on grounds of caste and class. Certain sections are described to be poor just because they belong to a lower caste. Further, class discrimination of rich or poor may lead to prejudice and seclusion of certain community from the political mainstream. People doing menial work are regarded as people with little skills or are even called untouchables. People who are up the ladder regard themselves as superior while those who are down the ladder are regarded as inferior or untouchables. The rigidity of caste system is still prevalent in small cities, towns and villages.