10. Exclusion, humiliation-subordination and exploitation are all equally important in defining the phenomenon of untouchability. Explain. Give an account of the provisions in the Indian Constitution and the steps taken by the government to compensate for past and present caste discriminations.

Approach:

♤ Define the phenomenon of untouchability on the three dimensions of exclusion, humiliation-subordination and exploitation.

♤ Then bring out provisions in the Indian Constitution prohibiting the menace.

♤ Finally bring out steps taken by the government over a period of time and how the state has tried to compensate for past and present caste discriminations.