Conclusion on Caste System in India

        Descriptive statistics have shown that Scheduled Castes are less blessed with prestigious occupations, income and education than the non-scheduled groups, which is not true. Scheduled Tribes, on the other hand, have less education, less income and few occupations that are prestigious. In India, the caste system is the main determinant of social status, despite having other determinants as well. Perceived social class is driven by three factors, education, occupation, and income. The large increment in either occupation or income status can be reversed, which depicts the strong effect of the caste system. The reduced endowments and tribal origins are the ones that depress the similar effect that exists between the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. It has been evidenced that even if the social class if privately declared, it still has a strong effect, indicating that the self-image is already taken as an internal thing.

        The violence that is committed against the untouchables is greatly associated with the mode of distributing water. The results obtained in this research paper have some consequences. At first, the results show that the practices of untouchability are still happening in India. The untouchables comply with the rules designed by the castes, by being denied access to sources of water, and these rules are enforced violently. Public resources should be shared equally among the people of a society, without caring about social status.

        Improvement of sources of water and how they can be accessed, lower the chances of violent acts against the untouchables. As much as programs to improve water sources is aimed at being used by the public, and for mainly for health concerns, there must be a recognition that it has a side effect on the castes. Moreover, improvement of water sources does not mean it will reduce violent acts. Better ways should be put in place to bring order and do away with violence to guarantee a harmonious stay among the societies.