Thread: Caste system, How to abolish it?

Originally Posted by Shana

In the Sri Lankan society, the caste system is something that has been rooted in us for generation and generations. The reason why caste system was defined was by the profession one did for living in the ancient past.
But we can't deny that even in this 21st century, we are still holding on to that system as if our lives depend on it. Even if someone is gutsy enough to break all the obstacles placed on them by their cast, we still talk behind their backs reminding them which caste they belong in. Is it fair to do so? After all, we're all human beings and it's our duty to respect a fellow human, not judge him/her by their caste or status.

The only thing that should define a human is his/her actions and talents. Other than that, nothing else matters. But still, castes prevail. Is there any way we could abolish caste system and be humans again?
Suggestions welcomed!

Do you know how cruel the caste system was
Before the war? I have some books on it and when I read them they shows how our community was following an non-humanitarian lifestyle. Some people still follow the system inside their head . They indirectly affect the life of people so much in every fields. It is sad to know that many of the youngest generation too follow this inside them
How could we abolish them!?
I would say displacement of people have reduced the effectiveness of the caste system a lot. People should displace from their native districts in anyways such as job and education. It will increase intercaste marriages. Good education that is out of the school books should be developed.
Thanks for posting this. It should be talked. Talking on this issue will make a change

Originally Posted by Karikaalan

Do you know how cruel the caste system was
Before the war? I have some books on it and when I read them they shows how our community was following an non-humanitarian lifestyle. Some people still follow the system inside their head . They indirectly affect the life of people so much in every fields. It is sad to know that many of the youngest generation too follow this inside them
How could we abolish them!?
I would say displacement of people have reduced the effectiveness of the caste system a lot. People should displace from their native districts in anyways such as job and education. It will increase intercaste marriages. Good education that is out of the school books should be developed.
Thanks for posting this. It should be talked. Talking on this issue will make a change

tbh, I don't have much background knowledge on the past regarding castes as you do. But I have seen such venomous activities which undermine the gifted people by slapping their caste name on their face.
I know some people who still think less of those who have talents much above theirs. I have seen some people who even asked me what my caste was and I never gave them the reply. They are still holding on to their castes and the reason, I don't know. Is it the prestige of some sort?
And as you said, displacement has indeed reduced the impact. Getting to know people as human beings is the first step towards development. Whenever I talk negatively about the caste system, there are people who give me weird looks and few who agree with me. Education will reform our society, but the change should start from the families itself. That is where even kids are being fed this nonsense.