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Casteism has played a very nasty role in matters of politics and reservation policy. The five major consequences of casteism are discussed in this article.
Consequence # 1. Casteism Hinders the National Unity:
Casteism is a hindrance Id the development of national feeling. Due to the vested and narrow Interests of their own caste group, people lose sight of the broader Interest of the nation.
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Casteism divides people in the name of caste and encourages intolerance. Jealousy, rivalry and conflicts among members of the caste.
Very often caste conflicts occur. It gives rise to disharmony in the society. Thus it hinders the national unity.
Consequence # 2. It Acts Against the Spirit of Democracy:
It is said that caste and democracy do not go together. Caste is based on inequality whereas democracy assures equality. So casteism is dangerous to democracy. It is fundamentally opposed to democratic principles.
K.M. Pannikar says, “Democracy and caste are totally opposed. One Is based on equality and other on inequality of birth. The one is based on the principles of social inclusion, the other by the principle of social exclusion. Democracy tries to break down the barriers of class and caste seeks to perpetuate them”. So casteism possesses a serious obstacle in the functioning of democracy.
Consequence # 3. It Encourages Moral Degeneration:
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Casteism contributes to moral degeneration. It encourages corruption and nepotism. It promotes corruption in public life. In the process of development, people want to promote the welfare of their own caste people. It leads to severe moral degeneration and lowering down our values in the society. Favouritism towards one’s own caste leads to corruption and degeneration in moral values.
Consequence # 4. Casteism Leads to Negligence Talents and Efficiency:
Sometimes it so happens, if candidates are selected and appointments are made on the basis of caste, and then ultimately casteism leads lo negligence of talents and efficiency of the people.
Consequence # 5. Casteism Hinders Economic Progress:
Casteism hinders economic as well as social progress. If appointments or recruitments will be made on caste basis then it may lead to lower rate of production in social and economic sphere. So ultimately it hinders economic progress. There will be a great obstacle placed in the path of the nation’s Industrial and technological advancement.