Talk:Toddy tapper

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Ezhavas of Kerala constitute more than 40% of the Hindus and were involved in many professions such as agriculture, coir industry, trading etc. Many were and continues to be artisans like weavers etc. They also have martial traditons and were in the armies of the Kingdoms of Kayamkulam, Ambalappuzha etc. The medieval folklore of Aaromal Chekavar and Unniyarcha of Puthuram veedu also belongs to Thyyas/Ezhavas.

Though only a small section of Ezhavas were involved in liquor industry, it probably is a stereotype for the community.

Nadars of Tamil Nadu also has a similar story. They are predominantly traders and businessmen with only a small section involved in the toddy tapping. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 216.196.164.190 (talk • contribs).

It's unfair to generalize any caste as toddy tappers. Yes, it's a stereotype. People are trying to pull the legs of progressing communities. It's true that people from Ezhava community did toddy tapping. But it can only be a small percentage considering the huge ezhava population and the fact that toddy tapping is not good for coconuts and people didn't prefer. As someone stated above Ezhavas were into many professions and were self sufficient. Pallathottath.