How has the caste system changed in India and Pakistan?
It faded from existence as societies became less religious.
It faded from existence as societies became less religious.
Caste-based discrimination has been outlawed.
Caste-based discrimination has been outlawed.
Women can now belong to the highest castes.
Women can now belong to the highest castes.
There are now only three castes instead of five.
There have been movements and initiatives in both countries to promote social equality and reduce caste-based discrimination. Affirmative action programs and policies have been implemented to provide opportunities for individuals from lower castes. Additionally, there have been efforts to educate and raise awareness about the harmful effects of the caste system.
In Pakistan, the caste system still exists in some rural areas, particularly among the lower-income and less educated populations. However, there have been efforts to raise awareness and promote social equality. The Sindh Assembly passed the Sindh Bonded Labor System Abolition Act in 2015, which aims to eliminate bonded labor and the caste-based system that perpetuates it.
Overall, progress has been made in both countries to address the issues associated with the caste system, but challenges remain in fully eradicating it and achieving complete social equality.