Dom is an aboriginal tribe with dark complexion and small stature. Dom tribe is a type of tribe among the Hindus, who are said to be the type and representative of all uncleanness. As per the Hindus, humanity finds its extreme degradation in the Dom. A person belonging to Dom tribe is loathed and avoided as scum and filth. In fact, no language can properly designate the social degradation of his position. The occupation of the Dom is, in some respects the same as that of the Dharkar caste, like to make cane chairs and stools, and palm leaf fans. The Doms also manufacture various articles from the bark of the bamboo. Doms are also employed as street-sweepers and they assist at the cremation of the dead, laying the logs of wood in order on the ground, and bringing the lighted straw. The Doms are in fact the only person who can furnish the light for the purpose.

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