Cultural norms perpetuate discrimination and abuse from "summary" of Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo
In Annawadi, cultural norms dictate the way people are treated based on their caste, gender, and economic status. Discrimination and abuse are not only accepted but expected in this society. Those who hold power use it to maintain their dominance over those who are deemed inferior. The cycle of discrimination and abuse is perpetuated through generations, with each new wave of children growing up to accept these norms as a part of their reality. The caste system plays a significant role in perpetuating discrimination in Annawadi. Those from higher castes look down upon those from lower castes, treating them as less than human. The Dalits, or untouchables, face the brunt of this discrimination, being forced to live in squalor and endure abuse at the hands of those in power. Their lowly status in society prevents them from ever rising above their circumstances, trapping them in a cycle of poverty and despair. Gender also plays a role in perpetuating discrimination and abuse in Annawadi. Women and girls are often treated as property, to be used and discarded at will. They face violence and exploitation on a daily basis, with litt...
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