THE SLOW BLURRING OF BOUNDARIES

Caste or religious discrimination find fewer takers, but the boundaries stay firm when it comes to marriage outside faith or caste group

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India, a land that prides itself on its diversity, reveals a deeply fragmented picture when it comes to acceptance and discrimination. The India Today Gross Domestic Behaviour survey explored public attitudes on social inclusivity through five key questions. While a national majority claims openness to religious and caste diversity, the data exposes entrenched biases that vary sharply across states. Kerala emerges as the beacon of inclusivity and ranks first, while Madhya Pradesh languishes at the bottom, illustrating the stark regional disparities in social attitudes across the country.