Bama observed that the upper-caste people treated the Dalits with disrespect and disdain. She witnessed them showing contempt by ignoring or disregarding Dalit people, especially in public spaces. For example, she noticed how a man carrying food carefully avoided touching the Dalit woman, which made her realize the deep-rooted caste-based discrimination in society. This behavior deeply disturbed her, and it was an early lesson in the realities of social inequality.

This question related to Chapter 6 English Vistas Class 12th NCERT.
From the Chapter 6, Memories of Childhood.
Give answer according to your understanding.