IGNOU CHR 12 2026 - Describe the nature of the problem of Untouchability a

Question

Describe the nature of the problem of Untouchability and Social exclusion in India. How this problem has been dealt with by the Constitution?.

19 Jan 2026

Answer :

Word Count : 456

Untouchability and social exclusion in India are deeply rooted social problems that have persisted for centuries, primarily due to the rigid caste system. Historically, certain communities, especially those identified as Dalits or Scheduled Castes, were subjected to systemic discrimination, barred from entering temples, accessing public spaces, using common resources like wells, and participating in social, educational, and economic activities on equal footing. This exclusion was not merely social but also economic and political, resulting in widespread poverty, illiteracy, and marginalization. The practice of untouchability denied individuals their basic human dignity and reinforced hierarchical divisions, creating a cycle of oppression that was difficult to break. Social exclusion went beyond untouchability, encompassing discrimination against other marginalized groups, including Scheduled Tribes and

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