question_answer 17)

In addition to the lower castes being discriminated against, there are also various other communities that are subject to discrimination. Can you think of a few other examples of discrimination. Discuss the ways in which persons with special needs might be subject to discrimination.  

Answer:

The people of the lower castes had to face discrimination from the society in various ways. (i) Their children could not attend the same school. (ii) They were not allowed to draw water from the public wells. (iii) They could not enter the temples. (iv) People refused to give their houses on rent, to people of lower castes. (v) The boys refused to play with boys of lower castes.