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Mike Birmingham
The British legal framework is failing to recognise the discrimination endured by the silent sufferers, the victims of caste system, either because it does not fit into the academia law references they work to, or it does not wish to upset the established norm despite its negativity and the suffering it causes to the millions.The argument is often justified on the grounds that it will open the floodgates for thousands of other groups to be included in the legislation,therefore it rather let the minority group continue to suffer and suffer and suffer.I urge the legislators to include the discrimination by caste systems in the single equality bill.I also urge the BBC to check its programmes particularly those for punjabi listners where the language used often promotes caste superiority of some leaving others feeling undermined.

Eugene
Caste is a living reality amongst the Asians in Britain. For those who practice caste discrimination, it is fading away. For those who are the victims of caste discrimination it is the question of their lives and the lives of their generations living and to come. A law cannot make the perpetrators of caste discrimination to love their victims, but it can prevent practicing discrimination aganist thier victims. UK prophesing equality and cohesion, should not shy away from outlawing caste discrimination based on the voice of the perpetrators, but reach out to the victims and understand their sufferings due to caste discrimination which is worse than racial discrimination.

Rajvinder Slough
Caste discrimination still exists between our Asian youth of today and especially when marriage comes into the equation. Ten years ago when I was at university it certainly was an issue and I still feel that the older generation still places alot of emphasis on what caste you belong to and still not able to deal with their children wanting to marry out of caste.

RAJA , LEEDS
My Point is simple.. bringing in such a bill will only complicate an already complicated Equlaity Bill.Where politcial correctness in knee deep in rules and regulation that are only taken notic of to keep the minority quiet.Being od Asian origin I feel this Bill if it comes in will bring forward a presidence of enhancing a balme and claim culture.

Amita Wolverhampton
Hi, I do think that casteism has caused many havocs in many Asian families.However, I also do think that casteism has reduced in Asian families and currently it isn't a major issue in Asian families anymore.From the years in the past it was definately a hot topic but I don't think it is that prevalent anymore for it to be illegal and whether it is I think it lies in the minority and from my personal experience it has caused many issues but from a bigger perspective people would disagree because many individuals are becoming more aware of their caste and it is really up to them whether they find it a concerning issue.

Vijay , Lucknow-India
I want to say that caste-ism in India is a very poor thing. Wwe can not develop with caste discrimination.This is a problem in India because our socialization process is very bad. This is our mentality frustration.Toavoid this caste discrimination we should be change our mentality.

Proud Jat.
In the UK, is class not the same as caste? If they legislate against caste discrimination, would this not mean that they will also need to legislate against class discrimination? Do the upper classes inter-marry with the working class? How many forced marriages happen in the upper classes?

Anon Midlands
I believe a law would be suitable however, its the older generations that say caste is important. I have had an upbringing that we are all equal and that there is no caste system - referencing Sikhism.The older generations need to be educated and taught that using caste merely suggests a rich poor divide. We do not live in the dark ages nor do we live in India, as a UK citizen of Sikh origin, our parents came to better themselves. If these parents/elders choose to adopt the way of life that is based on folk tales (caste), and not that men and women are equal before god then the law should be set.

Suki Kaur - UK
Caste is what they call "man made".It is not part of any religion but it is part of a culture. The caste system should not exist in any religion. I am JAT and my partner is Saini and we are both Sikh, yet caste is still a very big issue. It comes down to izzat and pride over everything. My parents have told me I am dead to them, I am a prostitute etc because I want to marry my partner. I live in a house with my family and no one knows I am there, I sit in the same room with the same four plain walls and eat only when they have made me food, if im lucky. My brothers and sisters are not allowed to help me otherwise they will be punished. Most parents to came to the UK in the 50’s are not educated to the fact that caste does not exist and it the culture you live in. Time has pasted. The caste system should never exist, so then I have a chance of living my live in happiness than dishonour.

INTIT, London
Definately requires discussion.In Indian culture, caste can be a very problematic area and for some it is a further channel for discrimination. In addition to racism, casteism can be just as offensive.