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'''Untouchables''' are the very bottom of the [[Indian]] [[caste system]].  They were people who, under the system, literally are not be touched because they are considered to be so undesirable. Good [[karma]] enables one to improve his caste in the next life (see [[reincarnation]]). Today, caste [[discrimination]] is illegal in [[India]] but still persists in rural areas.

'''Untouchables''' are at the very bottom of the [[Indian]] [[caste system]].  They are people who, under the system, should not be touched because they are undesirable. According to the [[Indian]] [[caste system]], Good [[karma]] enables a person to improve his or her caste in the next life (see [[reincarnation]]). Today, caste [[discrimination]] is illegal in [[India]] but still persists in rural areas.

Untouchables are also found in some other parts of the world, such as Gypsies in Europe, Burakumin in Japan, among others.

Untouchables may also be found in other parts of the world. Examples include Gypsies in Europe, and Burakumin (部落身) in Japan, among others.

==See also==

==See also==