In India, caste-based reservations have been a divisive topic for many years. Although improving historically underprivileged neighborhoods was the initial goal of the reservation system, its continued existence and eventual termination are up for discussion. Although the quota program was created tRead more
In India, caste-based reservations have been a divisive topic for many years. Although improving historically underprivileged neighborhoods was the initial goal of the reservation system, its continued existence and eventual termination are up for discussion. Although the quota program was created to combat social inequity, caste dynamics have changed over time, leading to notable socioeconomic progress for some members of the backward classes.
There are a few things to think about before the reservation system ends or changes. First and foremost, there needs to be a substantial decline in the socioeconomic differences between castes. All communities would need to benefit from comprehensive development strategies, educational improvements, and economic possibilities. Second, the political environment is very important; many political parties use reservations based on caste to get votes, which makes changing policies difficult.
Though not common, some members of established backward caste communities have voluntarily given up their reservation privileges, which is encouraging. A concerted, deliberate effort led by public awareness and a commitment to give priority to the genuinely marginalized is required for a wider impact. In the end, abolishing or changing caste-based restrictions necessitates a complex strategy that strikes a balance between past injustices and contemporary socioeconomic realities while preserving the support that the most disadvantaged people now deserve.
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Since ages, women have been an integral part of society acting as pillars of community building alongside their male counterparts. However, they're often at margins and were deprived of basic political and humanitarian rights for the longest time in history. The progressive nature of any society isRead more
Since ages, women have been an integral part of society acting as pillars of community building alongside their male counterparts. However, they’re often at margins and were deprived of basic political and humanitarian rights for the longest time in history. The progressive nature of any society is reflective in its idea of equity and gender equality, wherein the mainstream idea is to elevate those at margins by implementing policies of social welfare and upliftment.
See lessWomen are at centre of this social system, they not only act as caregivers and nurturer in the natural pretext but also move beyond that to establish an effective and socially balanced community. Empowering women is often equated with empowering the entire community.
For women, it is more than essential to move out of the rigid patriarchal systems that often restrict their role to that of caretakers in the society, in order to ensure establishment of inclusive and gender neutral social spaces. Those at power have a responsibility to ensure the existence of effective transition through implementation of required policies as a forefront step towards drawing a roadmap to the idea of a progressive state.