Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Brahmins and the Dalits

Brahmins is a caste system in India and so are the Dalits. The Brahmins are a higher class than the Dalits, because of this the Dalits are looked down upon. The Dalits are also know as the Untouchables, this means that, in India, you cannot touch anyone who is a Dalit, you cannot go in their house, or even sit with them. I think the Dalits have a very rough life and a very unfair life. Dalit children have chores at their school such as, cleaning the bathrooms, sweeping, and doing dishes. Brahmin children do not have any chores because they are considered an upper class and don't have to do the "dirty work." I strongly disagree with this, everyone should have to do the dirty work no matter what your caste system is. The impact on the Dalits is very strong, some children are refusing to go to school because they have to do chores at school. Also, because Dalits have a harder time getting a good education, their education and tests levels are a lot lower than normal, and therefor people look at them in disgust. It's not their fault they can't get a good education, other caste systems make Dalits be ashamed of themselves, therefor they struggle with education and schooling. Brahmins have an easier lifestyle, they don't have to do the "dirty work," they don't struggle with schooling, and they're not ashamed of who they are. Brahmins get paid for the work that they do, most Dalits don't get paid for the work that they do, they just do it because if they don't then they will get beaten.