In this ground-breaking work, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution and a champion of social justice, delves deep into the origins and realities of one of India's most troubling social issues-the existence and treatment of the untouchables.In The Untouchables, Dr. Ambedkar sheds light on a topic close to his heart, offering profound insights into how and why certain groups were cast out of society.With a blend of scholarly research and heartfelt conviction, Dr. Ambedkar unpacks the complex social, economic, and historical factors that led to the creation of the untouchability system. Through his words, you'll gain a nuanced perspective on the deep-rooted issues of caste and discrimination, and understand the human stories behind the statistics and historical accounts. His insights and arguments remain as relevant today as they were when first published, offering a powerful critique of caste practices and a vision for a more equitable and just society.This book is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Indian society, the roots of social discrimination, and the enduring fight for equality and human dignity.In ‘Castes in India’ Ambedkar provides a pioneering analysis of the origin and development of caste in India. The chapter begins by defining what caste is and explaining its origins from Ambedkar’s perspective, as well as examining the role caste plays in the oppression of women. Ambedkar's causal explanation of women's oppression marks a departure from other significant political works of the time, including Gandhi’s, which largely neglect the oppression of women as a critical form of social inequality. Ambedkar’s ‘Castes in India’ serves as a vital corrective to the traditional canon in political philosophy due to the valuable insights it offers.Dr. Ambedkar's study of the caste problem involves :(1) in spite of the composite make-up of the Hindu population, there is a deep cultural unity;(2) caste is a parcelling into bits of a larger cultural unit;(3) there was one caste to start with and(4) classes have become castes through imitation and excommunication.