• Kanishka Singh

Caste and gender have long been two major aspects of societal division in India, strongly ingrained in historical, social, and economic frameworks. This research paper investigates the historical context of caste and gender systems, tracking their development from earliest times to colonial control to modern India. The approach focuses on how racial prejudice and sexism have come together to influence the lived realities of marginalised people, notably Dalits and women. Politically driven initiatives, reforms to the law, globalisation, and growing access to education have all played a role in changing these rigid arrangements over time. Historical events such as the eradication of inequality, women movements for rights, and legal protections have all played important roles in shifting conventional values. Furthermore, government programs such as reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and other disadvantaged groups, and legislation towards caste and gender-based assault have helped to promote social fairness. Despite great progress, there are still hurdles to totally eliminating caste and gender inequities. This study emphasises the importance of ongoing policy modifications, outreach initiatives, and grassroots campaigns in creating a more accessible and equal society.

Caste, gender, inequality, education, women, society.

"Caste and Gender in India ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no.g52-g61, March-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503606.pdf

"Caste and Gender in India ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no. ppg52-g61, March-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503606.pdf