Caste Hierarchies and Power Structures: Impact on Resources and Opportunities in Rural Uttar Pradesh
Introduction Caste hierarchies and power structures have played a central role in shaping the socio-economic and political landscape of rural Uttar Pradesh. Despite constitutional safeguards and affirmative action policies, caste remains a dominant determinant of access to resources, opportunities, and social mobility. This article explores how entrenched caste-based inequities and power dynamics perpetuate disparities, particularly…