Summary:
The book is a critical examination of the caste system in India and its effects on society, advocating for its complete eradication. It presents a scathing critique of Hindu religious texts and leaders who perpetuate caste discrimination, while proposing a radical reform of Hinduism and social structures.
Key points:
1. Caste as Hierarchical Inequality: Ambedkar views caste as a hierarchy that ranks people and perpetuates discrimination, not just a job division.
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