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[quote]Since you have referred particularly to the prevalent caste system in Pakistan, i can present some observations from my experience. While it is true that there is nothing inherently wrong in the caste system for the purpose of 'knowing one another', people tend to harbor certain preconceived notions, usually negative, about a particular caste, and judge the entire group accordingly with a naive and mock disregard for individual differences. This i have seen pervasive even among the educated people. There are certain practices related to marriage and intermingling, based on the caste system, that breed inequality, intolerance and an air of superiority. Some of the most vile aspects of Hindu caste system are well-entrenched within the Pakistani society. Ordinarily, one will find people justifying every act via a convenient route i.e. Islam. Just as Islam has allowed every man to marry 4 women, please no [i]ifs and buts[/i], Islam also allows us to divide ourselves into castes, no [i]ifs and buts[/i]. [/quote]
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