inter-caste
Across social strata
Inter-caste describes relationships, marriages, or interactions that cross traditional caste boundaries, particularly in South Asian societies where caste has historically determined social position and marriage eligibility.
An inter-caste marriage joins people from different castes, often challenging family expectations and social norms: Their inter-caste relationship faced opposition from both families.
Legal union of spouses
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- elopementSecret departure to wed
- love marriageUnion based on mutual affection
- allianceFormal union of parties
union · mixed marriage · bride · groom · matchmaking · ceremony · registration · families
Preformed unfavorable opinion
- untouchabilityState beyond contact or criticism
- segregationForced separation by group
- hierarchyRanked authority structure
- oppressionUnjust exercise of power
exclusion · stigma · inequality · bias · bigotry · purity · pollution · endogamy
Bond of mutual affection
- datingPursuing romantic connections
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- romanceLove and its excitement
- liaisonConnector between groups
partnership · cohabitation · live-in · workplace · college · urban · modern · acceptance
Advance arrangement to hold
- affirmative actionPrograms boosting marginalized representation
- social justiceFair distribution of opportunities
- equalitySame status for all
- activismDirect effort for reform
legislation · annihilation · movement · progressive · integration · inclusion · empowerment · upliftment
matrimony
Legal union of spouses
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- elopementSecret departure to wed
- love marriageUnion based on mutual affection
alliance · union · mixed marriage · bride · groom · matchmaking · ceremony · registration · families · opposition
prejudice
Preformed unfavorable opinion
- untouchabilityState beyond contact or criticism
- segregationForced separation by group
- hierarchyRanked authority structure
oppression · exclusion · stigma · inequality · bias · bigotry · purity · pollution · endogamy · barriers
friendship
Bond of mutual affection
- datingPursuing romantic connections
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- romanceLove and its excitement
liaison · partnership · cohabitation · live-in · workplace · college · urban · modern · acceptance · families
reservation
Advance arrangement to hold
- affirmative actionPrograms boosting marginalized representation
- social justiceFair distribution of opportunities
- equalitySame status for all
activism · legislation · annihilation · movement · progressive · integration · inclusion · empowerment · upliftment · awareness