Question

what is a caste system and who are the untouchables? At the time dr king was writing how were the experiences of the untouchables in india similar to the experiences of the black people in the united states?

Answer 1

The caste system is a strict social class system which determines how people are to live and what they are able to do.

The untouchables is the LOWEST LEVEL OF INDIAN SOCIETY; not considered a real part of the caste system; often given degrading jobs; their life was extremely difficult.