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China, India, who will lead the 2nd world?
Nov 5, 2007 07:53
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Dodger,

I know you are very proud of your British roots, no offense intended.
Just a question.

(Caste system)
Was this a system established by the British as colonizers?

Don’t know much about it.
Nov 5, 2007 22:15
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JC,
No offence taken.
The Caste system in India was in place long before the British arrived.
I think the lowest Cast is that of “The Untouchables” but I am no expert..
The system does seem to be colour code though, lightest at the top and then getting darker.
Dodger.
Nov 6, 2007 11:07
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Dodger,
I read a lot more about it, sorry for the poorly worded question,
Yes, you are right and knowledgeable about it.
The article I read before refers to this, as Britain made no effort to
change it (Caste system) on colonial times.
Any way it is history, I most admit it, I have a very limited knowledge of world history.
Again, I present you with an apology.
jcl

Nov 7, 2007 05:17
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JC,
Absolutely no need of an apology.
I enjoy exchanging ideas on this forum with thinking people such as yourself.
But in reference to the cast system in India, it was recognized as an aberration by the British but they also understood that it underpinned the social structure that held India together at the time.
Pragmatism at it s finest perhaps.
Dodger.
Nov 11, 2007 21:20
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GUEST24215 1 st world, 2nd world & 3rd world ? These are degrading terms used by the more developed countries to differentiate and stamp their superiority. Why do you want to use it yourself ? Do you feel very proud about such terms being used on you and your country ? What a sorry state.
Some caucasians even object to be termed "white people". Yet.....
Nov 11, 2007 21:51
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So, Guess 24215, what do you counsel?

jcl.
Nov 11, 2007 21:58
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Hey Dodger,
Thank you for your reply, I just read it now.
I have learned a lot out of this one.
Thank you again.
jcl.
Nov 12, 2007 03:44
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Jcl,
it is my pleasure to be able to add to this forums pool of knowledge.
Dodger
Nov 12, 2007 21:55
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GUEST44103 Wow, it is a big pool indeed. :)
Dec 18, 2007 00:20
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GUEST33413 Can u please point me which indian company/s reluctant to employ lower casts.As far as i know indian companies do not have any such discrimination.They discriminate people on the basis of skill and salary.Hope you correct your opinion.
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