Untouchables. They were considered untouchable because they prepared the dead for burial and did other tasks that the other castes refused to do or become involved with in any way.
Members of the lowest Indian caste are traditionally referred to as "Dalits." Historically, they were also known as "Untouchables" due to their marginalized status within the caste system. Dalits faced significant discrimination and social exclusion, but in recent years, there has been a movement towards social justice and equality for these communities in India.
Brahmans or the priests are the highest level of the Indian caste system. Harijan or untouchables are the lowest level.
Among hindus members of the lowest caste are commonly reffed to by the term dalit which means
Sudras, unless you mean outside and below the Varnic caste system, in which case the term is Dalit. Ghandi renamed them 'Harijan", or "children of God".
untouchables
No, that's not an word...
caste membership determined a person's occupation.
The term pariah refers to a social outcast. This is an Indian term that was used in their caste system for people in the lowest social class. This caste was originally used for ceremonial drummers but later referred to the lowest caste also known as the "Untouchables".
the lowest caste of Indian society
The lowest level in the traditional Indian caste system was the Dalits, considered to be outside of the four varnas (caste categories) and subjected to social discrimination and marginalization. They were historically known as "untouchables" and faced severe restrictions in terms of social interactions and opportunities.
Untouchable!
untouchable