Caste Quote by B. R. Ambedkar
“People are not wrong in observing Caste. In my view, what is wrong is their religion, which has inculcated this notion of Caste. If this is correct, then obviously the enemy, you must grapple with is not the people who observe Caste, but the Shastras which teach them this religion of Caste.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Constituent Assembly, India, 1947
The caste system stems from religious doctrine, not the people who practice it; reform must target the scriptures that sustain it.
In simple terms: Caste is a religious construct, not a personal flaw.
Key Takeaway
Challenge the texts that legitimize caste.
Themes
social justice
religion
caste system
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- education curricula
- community dialogue
- legal challenges
Key Concepts
Sociology
critical theory
colonial legacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies alter entrenched religious narratives?
- What role should law play in dismantling caste?
A Different Perspective
Religious traditions are deeply entrenched and may resist change.
