Caste wars

Article Abstract:

Indians belonging to higher castes exhaust all means to prevent Harijans or untouchables from attaining social mobility for fear of disrupting the cosmic cycle and losing the privileges they enjoy under the system. Education remains the sole means of eradicating the harm inflicted by this practice.

Social aspects, India, Caste, Dalits (East Indian Scheduled Castes), Untouchables

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McMillan's millions

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African American author Terry McMillan write best-sellers about the black experience, and her success with back readers has disproved the publishing industry belief that blacks do not buy books. McMillan's life, her work and her search for literary credibility are discussed.

Biography, African American authors, African American writers, McMillan, Terry

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A caste of millions

Article Abstract:

Both conservative Charles Murray and liberal economist Robert Reich have recently published reports stating that the gap between classes will widen, creating a sort of caste system in the US.

Forecasts and trends, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Rich, Rich people, Social classes, Social class, Murray, Charles, Reich, Robert

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