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An Untouchable is the lowest rank in the Caste System in India.

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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.

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Would you want to be an Untouchable?

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 Thankfully, the Prohibition Amendment was repealed and legalizing alcoholic beverages took away much of their revenue, and tougher laws were created to deal with organized crime.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.


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When was The Untouchable - novel - created?

The Untouchable - novel - was created in 1997.


When was The Untouchable created?

The Untouchable was created on 1997-03-11.


When was Unus the Untouchable created?

Unus the Untouchable was created in 1964.


What is the ISBN of Untouchable novel?

The ISBN of Untouchable - novel - is 9780140183955.


When was Untouchable - novel - created?

Untouchable - novel - was created in 1935.


Who is untouchable?

An Untouchable is the lowest rank in the Caste System in India so an Untouchable must be within the lowest rank in society in India.


What is another word for untouchable?

The word untouchable means something that cannot be touched or handled. Synonyms for untouchable are intangible, impalpable, and imperceptible.


Carried on by a hindu untouchable?

Caste system is carried on by a Hindu untouchable.


In what year did peter Andre do untouchable?

Peter done untouchable in 2004.


When was Mr. Untouchable created?

Mr. Untouchable was created on 2007-10-26.


When did DGUSA Untouchable happen?

DGUSA Untouchable happened on 2011-09-10.