A rigid social class system adds to the troubles of Burmese who seek a better life in India... "Life is never easy for Burmese migrants and refugees, but those in India are burdened with a handicap absent from the difficulties faced by those who place their hopes in Burma?s other neighboring countries. That handicap is India?s controversial caste system. The traditional system, which divides India into rigidly defined social classes, has no recognized place for Burmese immigrants, most of whom are relegated to the lowest rank, lower even than India?s ?untouchables.? ..."