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Untouchables in Vārānasi, India

Untouchables in Vārānasi, India
The caste system of India is a rigid hierarchy of social classes that evolved from Hindu religious law. Untouchables, people considered to have no caste, often live in urban slums and have little access to health care, clean water, and other basic resources. Although the Indian government has worked to improve their status, Untouchables continue to suffer discrimination and exploitation by the higher castes.
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Vārānasi; India; Caste (social); Poverty
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