Baffles me how everyone is blindly hating on India without reading about the whole situation & believing the narratives that are being passed around ! Before believing everything that you come across , look into facts to know the situation better and choose wisely .
They massacred 26 civilians then had the audacity to call India’s retaliation cowardly. Peace was lost the moment they targeted the innocent. They also violated the ceasefire . Our retaliation is cowardly and their attacks aren't ? quite the Irony !
#ceasefire
" Civilians are dying " , " Civilians want nothing to do with this " , yeah , guess what ? so did the civilians in pahalgam ! They didn't want nothing to do with this and yet they were killed . What was their fault ?
If you are posting something , say things that are rooted in reality ; not rumours , use your voice till people know the truth , don't be blinded by hatred or mis-conceptions , most importantly , stand against terrorism , don't let it silence you and pray for the lost lives 🙏🏽
Baffles me how everyone is blindly hating on India without reading about the whole situation & believing the narratives that are being passed around ! Before believing everything that you come across , look into facts to know the situation better and choose wisely .
Despite being only 20 years old, Wonyoung managed to debut in IZ*ONE and IVE, win a survival show, get perfect grades in school, become an MC, write multiple songs, tour the world, sue a youtuber and win the lawsuit, become an icon, become the brand ambassador for multiple brands, live in Atlanta and attend fashion weeks.
1. Chapri
Common Usage: Often used as a slang term to describe someone perceived as rural, uncivilized, or lower-class, especially in online or urban contexts.
Casteist Origin: As mentioned in the X post, "chapri" refers to a caste historically associated with making roofs or chappar (thatch). It’s now used as a slur to demean people based on perceived caste or class, reflecting casteist prejudice.
Why It’s Problematic: It perpetuates stereotypes about lower castes or rural communities, implying inferiority.
2. Ghati
Common Usage: Used colloquially in Maharashtra and other regions to describe someone from the ghats (hilly regions) or rural areas, often with a negative connotation implying backwardness or roughness.
Casteist Origin: It’s associated with certain lower or marginalized castes in Maharashtra, particularly those historically linked to rural or hilly areas, and is used as a slur to demean their social status.
Why It’s Problematic: Reinforces caste and regional stereotypes, targeting specific communities like the Marathas or other marginalized groups.
3. Kamina
Common Usage: A common Hindi/Urdu word meaning "despicable" or "wretched," often used as a casual insult.
Casteist Origin: As noted in the X thread, it can have casteist undertones, historically linked to derogatory perceptions of lower castes or marginalized groups as morally inferior.
Why It’s Problematic: While not always explicitly casteist, its casual use can evoke historical caste-based disdain, especially when directed at certain communities.
4. Bhand
Common Usage: Used to describe someone as foolish, clownish, or theatrical, often in a mocking way.
Casteist Origin: According to the Homegrown India article, "Bhand" refers to a caste or community traditionally associated with street performers or jesters. It’s now used as a slur to imply stupidity or low social standing.
Why It’s Problematic: Degrades people by associating their perceived behavior with a specific caste, reinforcing caste-based mockery.
5. Kanjar
Common Usage: Often used as an insult meaning a person of low moral character, pimp, or someone untrustworthy.
Casteist Origin: As detailed in the Homegrown article, "Kanjar" historically refers to a nomadic tribe associated with prostitution or marginalized livelihoods. Its modern usage perpetuates caste-based stigma.
Why It’s Problematic: Stereotypes and dehumanizes a specific caste or community, tying their identity to negative moral judgments.
6. Chamar
Common Usage: Sometimes used casually to describe someone as tough or hardworking, but often as a derogatory term implying inferiority.
Casteist Origin: Refers to a Dalit caste traditionally associated with leatherwork or tanning, considered "impure" in the caste hierarchy. It’s a slur when used pejoratively.
Why It’s Problematic: Directly targets a specific Dalit community, reinforcing historical oppression and discrimination.
7. Dhed
Common Usage: Used as an insult meaning someone dirty, low, or insignificant.
Casteist Origin: Refers to a caste in Gujarat and Rajasthan historically associated with menial labor, considered low in the caste hierarchy.
Why It’s Problematic: Dehumanizes and stereotypes a specific caste, perpetuating caste-based prejudice.
8. Bhangi
Common Usage: Often used to mean someone dirty, lazy, or a scavenger, sometimes casually in slang.
Casteist Origin: Refers to a caste traditionally associated with sanitation work (manual scavenging), stigmatized as "untouchable" in the caste system.
Why It’s Problematic: Reinforces caste-based discrimination and the dehumanization of Dalit communities, particularly those in sanitation roles.
9. Koli
Common Usage: Can be used derisively to describe someone as rustic or uncivilized, particularly in Maharashtra or Gujarat.
Casteist Origin: Refers to a caste or community historically associated with fishing or farming, often marginalized and stereotyped as backward
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irene’s voice in wish tree is still my favourite till this day. theres something so addictive about the calmness and comfort in her tone, she rly doesnt need powerful songs to show how gorgeous her voice is