Characteristics of casteism

 

The following characteristics may be deduced from the definitions cited above:

 

1. Casteism is the extreme caste or subcaste loyalty in the most irrational form. It completely undermines the interests of other caste or subcaste groups.
   
2. Casteism ignores human values and social welfare.
   
3. Casteism acquires a new lease of life through the provisions of constitutional safeguard to the deprived sections of the population.
   
4. Casteism contrasts with the aim of bringing about a casteless society. Hence, it is anti-democratic.
   
5. Casteism is contrary to the spirit of our Constitution.
   
6. Casteism adversely affects the outcome of elections.
   
7. Casteism hinders the process of national integration.