What is casteism? - Vidyadip

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What is casteism?

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The term ‘casteism’ refers to the discrimination made on the basis of the caste system. It believes that caste is the only foundation of the social community. This implies, people belong to the natural social community and have a common interest which they are not supposed to share with any other community.

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