Civics

Religion and caste in democracy

लोकतंत्र में धर्म और जाति

This Class 10 Civics topic from the chapter “Gender, Religion and Caste” examines how religion and caste influence democratic politics and social life in India. Students learn to distinguish between healthy representation of social interests and the misuse of religion or caste for discrimination and exclusion. The topic introduces secularism, constitutional equality, caste inequalities, political representation, and the ways democratic institutions can address social divisions while protecting the rights of all citizens.