Caste Based Marginalization

Sharandeep Kaur, LL.M, Student of UILS, Panjab University, Chandigarh

Lalita Devi, LL.M, Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab

Sahibpreet Singh, LL.M, Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab

ABSTRACT

The global issue that negatively impacts societies all over the world is marginalization. A sociological phenomenon known as marginalization occurs when an individual or group of individuals is forced to live on the periphery of society. Marginalization is a dynamic notion with multiple dimensions; it cannot be understood as a single thing. Concepts of social exclusion and social inclusion are related to and overlap with marginalization. A highly distinctive social unit in society is the caste. The concept of caste presented a significant challenge to academia because of its history and ramifications. The majority of scholars have examined its existence and provided a description of its functions along with some implications. In addition to writing about caste inequality, Dr. Ambedkar actively opposed it in India, particularly for the human rights of dalits, or former untouchables. Consequently in practically every community, the most vulnerable marginalized groups are women, individuals with disabilities, dalits, the elderly, children, minorities, and the impoverished, among others. Every aspect of their lives is negatively impacted by the marginalization, which violates fundamental human rights such social, political, economic, civic, and cultural rights. A sizable segment of the dalits and lower castes still rely on other people to support them. Global marginalization prevents the vast majority of people from taking part in the development. There are numerous variables that contribute to marginalization, making it a complicated issue. This paper focuses on the marginalisation on the basis of caste system in India with special reference to dalits and how the transformation of dalits from marginalisation to inclusion happens.

Keywords: Marginalisation, Caste, Dalits, Exclusion, Dr. Ambedkar, Transition, Inclusion