Dalit Cup

watched Slumdog Millionaire last night....what a moving film...Here the story of the Dalit Cup.....

In 70% of India?s villages, non-Dalits will not eat or drink with Dalits. It is this societal distinction, and the discrimination that accompanies it, that has led us to adopt the Clay Cup? as our symbol.

Traditionally, when Dalits enter a tea shop and request a cup of tea, they are served in a clay cup rather than a glass or metal cup that others receive. After drinking their tea, they are expected to crush the cup on the ground so that no other person risks being polluted by their cup.

Today, clay cups are commonly used in many parts of India and still convey Dalit ?untouchability.?