Telangana Caste Survey: Which castes are doing most inter caste marriages in Telangana? Shocking revelation in survey report

News India Live, Digital Desk: The walls of social conservatism are slowly crumbling in Telangana, but its speed is different in every class. A comprehensive caste survey conducted by the state government has revealed that people of Iyer (Iyengar), Christian and Raju communities are at the forefront in inter-caste marriages in the state. According to the report, urbanization and higher education have increased ‘social mobility’ among these communities, due to which they are choosing life partners beyond caste barriers. Iyer/Iyengar community tops: 12% marriages are inter-caste. The report data shows that the Iyer and Iyengar fraternities are most open in Telangana. Inter-caste marriages have taken place in about 12 percent of the families of this society. The main reasons behind this are believed to be their high educational level and settlement in cities. Dalit Christians: are in second place with about 9.9 percent. Raju community: are in third place with 8.7 percent. Brahmins and Kapu: These societies are also moving forward in terms of personal freedom and freedom to choose partners. ‘Top’ and ‘Bottom’ castes in inter caste marriage. Marriage) ReasonsFirst Iyer/Iyengar, Christian, Raju, BrahminHigh level of education, 90% urban population, more social exposure. Last Kolam (ST), Gond (ST), Mali (BC), Reddy and VelamaRural population, traditional conservatism, sense of social prestige. Urbanization and education: two big weapons to break the barrier. The Expert Committee has given two important findings in its report: Urban vs Rural: The practice of marrying people from other castes is more prevalent among the castes living in cities. 90% of the Brahmin population lives in cities, due to which the social barriers among them have weakened. Women’s freedom: The report associates this with the freedom of women to choose their partner. Where education and exposure are higher, women are less beholden to social conventions. Still ‘strict’ in agricultural communities The report also notes that the prevalence of inter-caste marriage in Telangana’s predominantly agricultural communities, such as the Reddys and Velamas, is lower than the state average. A question of prestige: In these communities, marriage is still seen as linked to social status. Rural roots: Their large population Since they live in villages and are linked to land and property, they prefer to have relationships within their own community. Slow pace of change in Gond and Kolam communities. Kolam and Gond communities belonging to the ST community have the lowest number of inter-caste marriages. The main reason for this is their living in remote areas and lack of mainstream social exposure.