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The exercise of power and caste system in Nepali society

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The caste system never went off affecting females, who were already marginalised by patriarchy. Photo: wallpaperflare.com There always lies a dark realm in cultural practices in any society. It has been prevalent without any questions brought up against them, and those questions were repressed because of power, whether it be economic or political. People were uneducated and believed in some divine power, because of this they accepted such discrimination and repression as their fate. Such concepts are still in existence in Nepali society; voiceless people are dominated by people in power, and the voices are not let to sprout. In response to misconceptions regarding fate and social status, cultural studies have emerged to delve into these practices. They aim to expose how representations have been misconstrued, often favouring those in positions of power. One can view such malpractices through different lenses, either it be through feminism or Marxism . In the end, it is all about...