In the US, during prohibition, the Untouchables were the group of federal agents that went after and arrested Al Capone.
In India, untouchables are the lowest caste in the Hindi faith.
The Untouchables were members of the lowest social caste in India, who were considered impure and were often subjected to discrimination and exclusion from society. They performed occupations deemed as "unclean" such as handling dead bodies or working with leather. The discrimination they faced was based on the belief in the Hindu Caste System.
The term "untouchables" refers to the lowest social group in the traditional caste system in India, known as Dalits. They have historically faced discrimination, segregation, and societal exclusion. Efforts are being made to address this discrimination and promote equality for Dalits in India.
The Gupta social classes in order of importance were: Brahmins (priests and scholars) Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers) Vaishyas (merchants and traders) Shudras (laborers and artisans) Dalits (untouchables)
In some societies, an untouchable is a person considered to be outside of the traditional social hierarchy due to their occupation or birth, often relegated to menial or impure tasks. This practice is often associated with the caste system in South Asia. Historically, untouchables faced discrimination and social exclusion, but efforts have been made to address this issue and promote equality.
This depends on which way you mean this term. If you mean the Untouchable caste in India, then no. That would mean being trapped in certain professions, like garbage collection and cleaning sewers. It would mean not being able to date or marry anyone except other Untouchables. It would mean being looked down upon by most other people and others going out of their way to make you feel like nothing. If you mean it as another name for the Italian Mafia that was in the US in the early part of the 20th century, then whether someone would want to be involved in that would be up to the person. If someone were a foreign immigrant during the Great Depression, for instance, belonging to an influential organized crime family might be seen as a favorable alternative by some. The Mafia were behind corruption in the government, in workplaces, and in labor unions. The name Untouchable in the movies came from this corruption and being able, for a short period of American History, to be above the law. Thankfully, the Prohibition Amendment was repealed and legalizing alcoholic beverages took away much of their revenue, and tougher laws were created to deal with organized crime. Membership was not for everyone. Those who opposed "vice" activities or corruption would not want to be members. Plus, once you got in, they would not let you out of the gang alive. Also, like in any gang, there was rivalry, and your success within the organization might make you a mark and put a price on your head. So many people would not want to be a part of something like that.
The untouchables are the lowest class in the Indian castes.
The Untouchables - band - was created in 1981.
The Untouchables was released on 06/03/1987.
The Production Budget for The Untouchables was $25,000,000.
The duration of The Untouchables - film - is 1.98 hours.
The Untouchables of Elliot Mouse was created in 1997.
The Untouchables - film - was created on 1987-06-03.
The Untouchables are slaves therfore they're at the bottom of the pyramid.
Untouchables - punk band - was created in 1979.
Kenneth Tucker has written: 'Eliot Ness and The untouchables' -- subject(s): Untouchables (Television program : 1993-1994), Untouchables (Television program : 1959-1963), Untouchables (Motion picture)
The duration of The Untouchables of Elliot Mouse is 1800.0 seconds.
The Untouchables - 1959 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG