Project Gutenberg 2020-09-18 Public domain in the USA. 233 Ambedkar, B. R. (Bhimrao Ramji) 1891 1956 Ambedkar, Bhimrao Ramji Castes In India Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castes_in_India:_Their_Mechanism,_Genesis_and_Development Produced by Joseph Koshy "Castes In India" by B. R. Ambedkar is an academic paper presented as part of his contributions to the field of anthropology, specifically focusing on the caste system in India. Written during the early 20th century, this work delves into the complexities and origins of caste, examining it as an intricate social institution that shapes various aspects of Indian society. Ambedkar aims to shed light on the mechanisms, genesis, and development of caste as a social construct within Hindu society. In this significant piece, Ambedkar discusses the concept of caste and how it functions within a broader social framework. He critically analyzes definitions of caste from various scholars, emphasizing that endogamy—the practice of marrying within one's own group—is fundamental to the caste system. The author explores the historical and cultural influences that led to the establishment of caste, asserting that it arose from the desire for social stratification among classes, particularly among the Brahmins. Through a detailed examination of customs such as widow burning (Sati), enforced widowhood, and child marriage, he posits that these practices not only sought to maintain endogamy but also served to regulate the population within castes. Ultimately, Ambedkar’s work offers a comprehensive analysis of caste as a social barrier, fundamentally questioning its validity and the ongoing struggles surrounding caste identity and reform in India. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Caste -- India HT Text Category: Archaeology & Anthropology Category: Sociology 102631 2025-07-25T06:59:18.857514 text/html 105870 2020-09-18T10:59:04 text/html 108172 2025-07-25T06:59:26.836461 application/epub+zip 106934 2025-07-25T06:59:23.526484 application/epub+zip 90179 2025-07-25T06:59:21.315504 application/epub+zip 215428 2025-07-25T06:59:28.813461 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 201842 2025-07-25T06:59:25.464465 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 177615 2022-09-28T13:53:17.288197 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 76613 2025-07-25T06:59:18.332503 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 77419 2020-09-18T10:58:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21134 2025-07-25T06:59:28.949446 application/rdf+xml 57582 2025-07-25T06:59:18.256511 text/x-rst 57582 2020-09-18T10:59:12 text/x-rst 13875 2025-07-25T06:59:21.986479 image/jpeg 3633 2025-07-25T06:59:21.647479 image/jpeg 28944 2020-09-18T11:03:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 34403 2020-09-18T11:03:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 22305 2020-09-18T11:03:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 106640 2025-07-25T06:59:18.865524 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia