The caste system, as it actually works in India is called jati. The term jati appears in almost all Indian languages and is related to the idea of lineage or kinship group. There are perhaps more than ...

On Wednesday, the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs decided to include caste enumeration in the forthcoming census exercise. The decision came amid the opposition's persistent demand for such a ...

The specific impact of jati status can be complicated due to regional variances. Social and Cultural Significance of the Caste System Caste systems are reliant on ancient notions of ritual purity ...

Jati also occupies a significant role within the arranged marriage system where parents look for partners for their children within their caste. This is common in diaspora communities where online ...

With the Centre giving the nod to include caste data in the upcoming population census, the long-standing debate over a caste ...

Those who were outside the system became known as the outcasts or untouchables, and later as the Dalits. The term "jati" appears in almost all Indian languages and is closest to the word "caste ...

Jati also occupies a significant role within the arranged marriage system where parents look for partners for their children within their caste. This is common in diaspora communities where online ...

Caste is an ancient system of social hierarchy based on one’s birth that is tied to concepts of purity and social status. Its history, evolution and current state are complicated. A move to ...