Question

why did the 19th century socialreformers want to abolish caste inequalities in india? lesson is challenges of the caste system

Answer 1

The 19th century social reformers wanted to abolish caste inequalities in India because:

• The caste system was inhumane and absolutely deplorable
• It sought discrimination and social exclusion of those belonging to the lower castes
• Such people were not allowed to enter public places like temples
• They could take up only menial jobs
• They were often relegated to living in deplorable conditions
• They were deemed untouchables
• Their clothing codes were also formulated by the people of the upper castes
• They were denied the very ethos of right to life and right to freedom