Dalits are the class of people formerly known as “Untouchables” in the Hindu religion, which are the lowest class. Under India’s national constitution they are given special rights and protection.

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 ...

Dalits Excluded from the ‘caste system’, the people who are today called Dalits traditionally tackled the dirtiest tasks of society Dalit work traditionally included dealing with sewage ...