How Caste, Censorship, and Collective Delusion Shape India's Destiny
Caste, censorship, and collective delusion are deeply intertwined forces shaping India's future. The caste system continues to enforce social stratification, limit opportunities, and fragment society, posing a significant barrier to India’s social cohesion and inclusive development. Simultaneously, various forms of censorship—whether political, social, or self-imposed—restrict open discourse and the free flow of ideas necessary for progress. Underlying these is collective delusion, where entrenched prejudices and selective narratives prevent critical self-reflection and the building of a unified national identity. Caste: A Persistent Barrier to Progress India's caste system, a rigid social hierarchy rooted in birth, persists despite legal and social reforms. It strongly influences access to education, employment, and political representation, especially in rural areas. This system perpetuates inequality, underutilizes human capital from marginalized communities, and inhibits ...
