Before recent changes were made, the Dalits, as well as the other lower castes, have never been able to move up in the ladder, or have the privileges as some of the other caste groups. However, now with the power of the Indian constitution, the untouchables have special regulations allowing them to move up in their occupation. Because of this, many government jobs have been reserved for the lower caste members until they have caught up with the higher castes. Although this goal is yet to be reached, there is much pressure to insure that this will eventually happen. Unfortunately though, the hope of the Dalits ever catching up to higher castes seems less and less attainable for the fact of inequality. Because they are at the bottom in their society, the Dalits still do the labor work and are looked down upon. With the changing times, the untouchables may soon be relieved of the insolent term given to them, and have the chance to do different work and have more opportunities in their life. .
Furthermore, as it is now possible to move up the ladder of castes, as it was not and has never been done before, India is changing and moving into the direction of a more modern society, as the inferior castes are able to earn a higher status and do certain activities they would have otherwise not been able to do. A member of a caste is able to attain "superior social status when they emulate the customs, rituals, and way of life of upper castes" (Caste). As time progresses, so is India's traditional caste system. Aside from the Dalits, it is rare to have someone automatically admitted into an occupation at birth. Furthermore, the lower castes are allowed to get a higher education, giving them the opportunity to have a greater chance with attaining a better job. As these traditional norms of India's culture are weakening, the terms of purity and pollution are becoming less common; purity representing the higher castes, and pollution for the lower castes.