Inter Caste & Inter Religion Marriages

Inter Caste & Inter Religion Marriages

Inter Caste & Inter Religion Marriages are the type of marriage where parent don’t allow their children to marry out of the caste or in any other cast. Marriages can only possible in the same community. This is due to the division of the caste or “jati” system in Indian culture especially in Hindu religion. The Hindu society is divided into various castes, where inter-caste marriages are considered as a sin. Inter Caste marriages are not approved by the elders as they believe that it would be there loss of reputation. And due to the fear of society they don’t allow inter caste marriages. Many social reformers tried to end this evil custom but still there are some villages or some communities which don’t allow inter caste marriages.

Current Scenario of Inter Caste Marriages in India

In India the Government has made different laws to encourage inter-caste marriages. Where Department of Social Justice and Empowerment offers Rs 25000 for inter caste marriage. Although nowadays people are getting more educated and in urban areas Inter Caste marriages are the part of the society. As the People knows that a successful married life is depends on understanding, compatibility, love and other factor not on same caste and religion. But in the villages of India have still people don’t adopt the idea of inter-caste marriages. Village’s people are very rigid in matters of marriages. They force their sons and daughters to marry in the same caste and community. There are lots of Individual social activists and groups who are making people aware about the hazards of not accepting the inter-caste-marriages.