Pariah (people)

For other meanings, see Pariah.

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The Pariah or Pariar people are a large tribal group in India; they are members of the Dalit or formerly "untouchable" class of southern India's Tamil Nadu state.

Related Topics:
India - Dalit - Southern India - Tamil Nadu

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The term "pariah" has gained widespread use as an analogy, especially in the phrase "social pariah", as a term for anyone excluded from society, such as the homeless, or a social group. This use is sometimes considered to be offensive.

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See also:

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• Pariah dog