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Why the Poor Don't Kill Us (Chapter 6)

These excerpts examine the internal conflicts and social hierarchies that exist within India's most disadvantaged populations, challenging the notion that the poor share a unified struggle. The author argues that resentment and competition are most intense among equals, as individuals often view those in their immediate social vicinity—rather than the distant elite—as their primary rivals for scarce resources and status. This friction is illustrated through the fragmentation of the Dalit community, where subcastes may discriminate against one another to maintain a relative sense of superiority. Furthermore, the text suggests that hostility toward immigrants and religious minorities is frequently driven by the economic anxieties of the local poor who feel their livelihoods are directly threatened. By highlighting how political quotas and social stigmas deepen these internal divisions, the work portrays a complex "civil war" occurring at the bottom of the social pyramid. Ultimately, the sources suggest that true social mobility is hindered as much by these horizontal animosities as by the vertical oppression of the ruling classes.