Here I am going to tell you all a simple secret on how to abolish caste system. But before that, let me ask you all one question "Do you support caste system?". I am sure more than 50 percent of you will reply with a stern "NO". When more than 50 percent of us are hating the caste system, why is it that we still can't abolish it?
Most of you will say the reason is because politicians are playing major role for votes. Some of you will hope in our next generation, people will be well civilized and educated and hence caste system will be abolished. But we can't blame the politicians fully, because what they do is for votes and if they are getting the votes, that means people are supporting it. So the politicians are doing it because that is what people like and want.
If you think in our next generation the caste system will not exist then just visit orkut or facebook and search for a caste name. You can find lot of communities with thousands of members. In those communities, those supposed to be well civilized and educated people, will be expressing how proud they are being part of that caste and how their caste is superior than others. You will also see dirty fights between people supporting their caste.
I will classify people who hate caste system into two. One, people who hate because they are affected by the quotas and reservations. For these people if quotas and reservations are removed they will be fine. Two, people who hate others being treated badly just because of their caste. These are the people who want everyone to be treated equally. These are the ones who really want caste system abolished.
If you are of first category then I have to tell you, I support quotas and reservations. I support it because it made people dislike caste system, who wouldn't have disliked it otherwise. Not just that, I support it because I feel it is needed. If you feel angry that, for 50 years people are given reservations just because of their caste, then think how people would have felt when they were not even allowed to enter schools just because of that same caste, that too for hundreds of years.
I am not supporting it just for the sake of taking revenge on people, for the sins committed by their ancestors. Reservations are needed to give a choice for the people who were suppressed for decades. If you are not understanding it, let me give an example. Consider a family where both the parents are well educated. The chances of their kid not having a proper education is very slim. Even if their kid is not good at studies they will make sure he/she will complete some graduation. This is because the parents know the importance of education.
You will know the importance of something only when you experience it. When a whole community has not experienced education for decades, you can't expect them to understand the importance of education. So we need reservations at least for some more time, at least until the reservation seats doesn't go unfilled.
So finally coming back to the secret which I promised initially, its very simple. Just stop telling people what caste you belong to and also stop asking people about their caste. If someone ask you if you are a vegetarian, you don't have to say your caste. You can just say you are a vegetarian. Lets create a society where asking someone's caste is considered as uncivilized act.
What will you gain by asking someone about their caste? Will their caste decide on how you will treat that person? If someone ask you about your caste, tell them frankly you don't want to say. Make sure they will not ask that question to anyone else.
This is not some complicated procedure you have to follow, neither does it require others help. If you are determined and want to abolish caste system then you can do this. Everyone can do it and if all of us stand by this simple rule, we can make a big difference. We can finally hope for a society without caste inequality. As someone rightly said change has to come from within. Lets bring change.
The world will be a better place when you are identified only by your name and not by your skin color, money, caste, religion or country.
If you think in our next generation the caste system will not exist then just visit orkut or facebook and search for a caste name. You can find lot of communities with thousands of members. In those communities, those supposed to be well civilized and educated people, will be expressing how proud they are being part of that caste and how their caste is superior than others. You will also see dirty fights between people supporting their caste.
I will classify people who hate caste system into two. One, people who hate because they are affected by the quotas and reservations. For these people if quotas and reservations are removed they will be fine. Two, people who hate others being treated badly just because of their caste. These are the people who want everyone to be treated equally. These are the ones who really want caste system abolished.
If you are of first category then I have to tell you, I support quotas and reservations. I support it because it made people dislike caste system, who wouldn't have disliked it otherwise. Not just that, I support it because I feel it is needed. If you feel angry that, for 50 years people are given reservations just because of their caste, then think how people would have felt when they were not even allowed to enter schools just because of that same caste, that too for hundreds of years.
I am not supporting it just for the sake of taking revenge on people, for the sins committed by their ancestors. Reservations are needed to give a choice for the people who were suppressed for decades. If you are not understanding it, let me give an example. Consider a family where both the parents are well educated. The chances of their kid not having a proper education is very slim. Even if their kid is not good at studies they will make sure he/she will complete some graduation. This is because the parents know the importance of education.You will know the importance of something only when you experience it. When a whole community has not experienced education for decades, you can't expect them to understand the importance of education. So we need reservations at least for some more time, at least until the reservation seats doesn't go unfilled.
So finally coming back to the secret which I promised initially, its very simple. Just stop telling people what caste you belong to and also stop asking people about their caste. If someone ask you if you are a vegetarian, you don't have to say your caste. You can just say you are a vegetarian. Lets create a society where asking someone's caste is considered as uncivilized act.
What will you gain by asking someone about their caste? Will their caste decide on how you will treat that person? If someone ask you about your caste, tell them frankly you don't want to say. Make sure they will not ask that question to anyone else.
This is not some complicated procedure you have to follow, neither does it require others help. If you are determined and want to abolish caste system then you can do this. Everyone can do it and if all of us stand by this simple rule, we can make a big difference. We can finally hope for a society without caste inequality. As someone rightly said change has to come from within. Lets bring change.
The world will be a better place when you are identified only by your name and not by your skin color, money, caste, religion or country.
- RED REBEL
