India's Fractured Society: Understanding the Complexities Within India is a land of contradictions – vibrant and rich in culture, yet struggling with deep seated social issues. With a population of over 1.
3 billion people, it has long been a complex society with diverse castes, classes, and communities.
The Weight of Caste System in Modern India The caste system, which was officially abolished by the government in 1950, still lingers as a defining feature of Indian society.