Castewise is an adverb used primarily in South Asian contexts to mean 'in terms of caste' or 'as categorized by caste'. It's used in sociological, political, and journalistic discussions of caste-based discrimination, reservation policies, and social mobility in India and the broader South Asian diaspora. You'll see it in survey data, policy documents, and news reporting that needs to address how caste continues to shape opportunities and outcomes in Indian society.
Castewise, the survey showed stark differences in land ownership patterns across rural districts in the state.
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(chiefly, India) In terms of caste.
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