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The most important quotes from the article for the western reader who thinks that some how Caste should enter every discussion about India. "Caste has no impac

by FraaJad 16y ago

The most important quotes from the article for the western reader who thinks that some how Caste should enter every discussion about India. "Caste has no impact on life today,". . “It is no longer a barrier.” I cannot speak for the entire subcontinent, but as a South Indian from one of the "working/middle" castes (like the subject of this article), caste has never stopped me or anybody in my extended family/friend circle in getting education and jobs to the best of our abilities.

daniel-cussen 16y ago
An East Asian in Paraguay (perhaps Korean, I'm not sure) was very successful, really very rich. Part of the economic elite, so being Asian did not stop him from doing well in business. Being Asian did not prevent his children from getting an education at the country's best school, either. But he couldn't belong to the country club because the de facto and de juro policy is that Asians (among others, I guess) can't join. Really, it's in the rules. So, what I'm getting it is, jobs and education aside, is there still stuff you couldn't do? I doubt it's written into rules like it is in Paraguay, but are there places you can't go, invitations you won't get, and people you can't date?
- FraaJad 16y ago
  There is nothing that I was not able to do in pubic life because of who I am, or specifically what my last name is (last names are give away your caste and geographical location). In fact the question baffles me because I get the impression people from the west still think that there are public places in India that stop people from certain castes from entering or participating. Wow! Country club is a private institution, they can make up whatever rules they want. I don't see a problem with that.
  - sandGorgon 16y ago
    There is nothing that I was not able to do in pubic life because of who I am, or specifically what my last name is (last names are give away your caste and geographical location). presumably except dating and marriage - which is still beholden to the very hard lines of caste. disclaimer: I am an exception to that rule - but just barely made it.
- FraaJad 16y ago
  Funnily enough, Country Club seems to be in the middle of a racism charge as of today. http://www.indystar.com/article/20100911/LOCAL18/9110325/3-quit-country-club-alleging-racism http://www.indystar.com/article/20100911/LOCAL18/9110325/3-q...
  - wushupork 16y ago
    He should just buy that country club.

by FraaJad 16y ago

daniel-cussen 16y ago

An East Asian in Paraguay (perhaps Korean, I'm not sure) was very successful, really very rich. Part of the economic elite, so being Asian did not stop him from doing well in business. Being Asian did not prevent his children from getting an education at the country's best school, either. But he couldn't belong to the country club because the de facto and de juro policy is that Asians (among others, I guess) can't join. Really, it's in the rules. So, what I'm getting it is, jobs and education aside, is there still stuff you couldn't do? I doubt it's written into rules like it is in Paraguay, but are there places you can't go, invitations you won't get, and people you can't date?

FraaJad 16y ago
There is nothing that I was not able to do in pubic life because of who I am, or specifically what my last name is (last names are give away your caste and geographical location). In fact the question baffles me because I get the impression people from the west still think that there are public places in India that stop people from certain castes from entering or participating. Wow! Country club is a private institution, they can make up whatever rules they want. I don't see a problem with that.
- sandGorgon 16y ago
  There is nothing that I was not able to do in pubic life because of who I am, or specifically what my last name is (last names are give away your caste and geographical location). presumably except dating and marriage - which is still beholden to the very hard lines of caste. disclaimer: I am an exception to that rule - but just barely made it.
FraaJad 16y ago
Funnily enough, Country Club seems to be in the middle of a racism charge as of today. http://www.indystar.com/article/20100911/LOCAL18/9110325/3-quit-country-club-alleging-racism http://www.indystar.com/article/20100911/LOCAL18/9110325/3-q...
- wushupork 16y ago
  He should just buy that country club.