The Persistence of Nepal's Caste System
Nepal's recent youth uprising, demanding jobs, dignity, and an end to corruption, has highlighted the country's deep-seated social order: caste.
Despite the movement, the centuries-old hierarchies persist, shaping the country's politics, society, and economy.
The Caste Hierarchy
The Muluki Ain, or the National Code of 1854, codified a rigid hierarchy, with:
- Bahuns (Brahmins) and Chhetris (warriors) at the top
- Dalits at the bottom
- Indigenous Tibeto-Burman groups in the middle
- Madhesis in the southern plains largely ignored in the legal framework
The system became deeply entwined with political power over generations.
This rigid social order continues to influence Nepal's politics, society, and economy.
Author's summary: Nepal's caste system persists despite youth movement.
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