India's Dalits Seek an End to Social Barriers

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access - n. a way of getting near, at, or to something or someone

caste - n. one of the classes into which the Hindu people of India were traditionally divided

pickle - n. a cucumber that is preserved in salt water or vinegar

spice - n. a substance (such as pepper or nutmeg) that is used in cooking to add flavor to food and that comes from a dried plant and is usually a powder or seed

prejudice - n. an unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group because of race, sex, religion, etc.

bundle - n. a group of things that are fastened, tied, or wrapped together

superfood - n. a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being.

affirmative action - n. an action or policy favoring those who tend to suffer from discrimination, especially in relation to employment or education

rigid - adj. not easily changed

brutally - adv. done in an extremely cruel or harsh way

bias - n. a tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly