Untouchability - Untouchable Groups

Untouchable Groups

  • Al-Akhdam in Yemen
  • Burakumin in Japan
  • Baekjeong in Korea
  • Cagots in France
  • Ragyabpa in Tibet (see Social classes of Tibet)

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