Castes In India

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Focusing on the concept of caste, B. R. Ambedkar's treatise, originally presented at a seminar in 1916, critiques existing definitions of caste by various scholars, arguing they overlook the fundamental mechanisms at play. He introduces the idea that the combination of endogamy and exogamy leads to the formation of caste. This work, which earned him a PhD from Columbia University, has been translated into multiple languages, highlighting its significance in understanding the complexities of the caste system in India.