CASTE MENTALITY Whether it is plain jealousy or a show of casteism,
The sad truth is that it has led to many a schism Between one Goan and another When one should treat the other as a brother. The point is: when will our vision avoid this narrow prism? - Shanti Dhoot RE: Message: 2 of Goanet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 693; Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 From: Gilbert Lawrence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] LIMERICK - CASTE MENTALITY Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Shanti, As usual a great talent is displayed again with your limerick on this topic. What the East African experience, (and some current Goanet posts) show is the issue is not caste but of "innate jealousy mentality" even among educated Goans who otherwise should know better. Recently I met a Goan relative and we talked about this issue. She described Goan casteism (not caste) well, "It is criticizing / disparaging another Goan with an air of authority". In one sweep the casteist brings-down a Goan (of whatever caste) while simultaneously promoting their (non-existent) "authority".
