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Unknown Japanese History - The Hamlet People

Did you know that up to 1871Japan had an official caste system? For centuries, the Burakumin, meaning "hamlet people", were outcasts in Japanese society. They often did jobs linked to death: butchers, tanners, executioners; or were criminals, beggars, or camp followers. The work they did was considered "impure". Burakumin became a collective term for the other outcasts that existed in Japanese society. They were known as Kawata ("eta") and "hinin". They were forced to live apart and faced harsh prejudice. Even after Japan's feudal class system ended in 1871, the stigma stuck. Since the 1920s, activists have fought for their rights. Today, around three million Burakumin still face discrimination in marriage and work. Some struggle with poverty or get pushed to the fringes of society.