Omprakash Valmiki


 
 
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Omprakash Valmiki

Even today there are several schools in the country in which Dalit children, like Omprakash Valmiki are discriminated against and treated unequally. This is because people refuse to think them as equal even through the law requires it.

  • Omprakash Valmiki is a famous Dalit writer. In his autobiography, Joothan, he writes, “I had to sit away from the others in the class, and that too on the floor.
  • One of the main reasons for this is that attitude change very slowly. Even though persons are aware that discrimination is against the law, they continue to treat people unequally on the basis of their caste, religion, disability, economic status and because they are women.
  • It is only when people begin to believe that no one is inferior, and that every person deserves to be treated with dignity, that present attitudes can change.
  • Establishing equality in a democratic society is a continuous struggle and one in which individuals as well as various communities in India contribute to and you will read more about this in this book.
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    Question : 1

    Whose autobiography is 'Jhootan' ?

    Right Option : A
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