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SOCIAL CUSTOM [1 record]

Record 1 2011-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Human Relations
CONT

Although caste-based untouchability was abolished in 1963, discriminatory practices continue. For example, social custom prevents Dalits from touching the drinking water, milk, or cooked food, or from entering private houses, shops, or cowsheds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
CONT

Bien que l’intouchabilité fondée sur la caste ait été abolie en 1963, les pratiques discriminatoires se poursuivent. Ainsi, selon les coutumes sociales, les Dalits ne peuvent toucher ni l’eau potable, ni le lait, ni les plats cuisinés. Ils ne peuvent entrer ni dans les maisons, ni dans les boutiques, ni dans les étables.

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