Caste and class – The Hindu (Aug 25, 2017)

Caste and class – The Hindu (Aug 25, 2017)

There are inequalities and then there are inequalities within unequal entities. That reservation in jobs and education did address socio-economic disparities in India to some degree is true. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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1. mobilisation (noun) – the act of bringing people together for a particular cause.
2. inequality (noun) – inequity, disparity, prejudice/discrimination.
3. equitably (adverb) – fairly, impartially, unbiasedly.
4. creamy layer (noun) – a term used in Indian politics to refer to the relatively wealthier and better educated members of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) who are not eligible for government sponsored educational and professional benefit programs (Courtesy: Wikipedia).
5. well off (adjective) – wealthy, rich, affluent.
6. equitable (adjective) – impartial, unbiased, egalitarian.
7. detriment (noun) – harm/damage, prejudice, disadvantage.
8. ceiling (noun) – upper limit, cap, maximum.
9. at cross-purposes (phrase) – in conflict, contrasting, in opposition.
10. subservient (adjective) – submissive, accommodating, obedient.
11. splinter (verb) – smash, split/crack, disintegrate.
12. at odds (phrase) – in conflict, in disagreement, at loggerheads.
13. stratagem (noun) – plan, scheme, tactic/manoeuvre.
14. consolidation (noun) – the process of strengthening something or the act of making something stronger.

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