Hinduism perpetuates social inequalities from "summary" of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, Writings and Speeches: Philosophy of Hinduism ; India and the pre-requisites of communism ; Revolution and counter-revolution ; Buddha or Karl Marx by Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar,Vasant Moon
The Hindu religion, as it is practiced in India, has been deeply ingrained with the idea of social hierarchy. This hierarchy, known as the caste system, divides people into different social classes based on their birth. Those at the top of the caste system enjoy privileges and power, while those at the bottom are subjected to discrimination and oppression. This system has been perpetuated for centuries, with the dominant castes using religion to justify their superiority and maintain their control over society. The concept of karma in Hinduism further reinforces social inequalities by suggesting that one's position in society is predetermined by their actions in past lives. This belief serves as a convenient explanation for why some people are born into privilege while others are born into poverty and oppression. It absolves the dominant castes of any responsibility for the suffering of the lower castes, portraying their plight as the result of their own ac...
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