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Caste System in India

The caste system in India is a hierarchical social stratification based on hereditary occupation, with distinct norms and interactions associated with each caste, particularly emphasizing repulsion and superior-subordinate relationships among castes.

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The caste system in India is a complex social structure that has evolved over centuries. It categorizes individuals into different groups based on their birth and occupation, significantly influencing their social interactions and opportunities. The system is traditionally divided into four main cat...

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Key Terms

Varna
The four main categories of the caste system: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.

Example: Brahmins are traditionally priests and scholars.

Jati
Sub-categories within Varna, often based on specific occupations.

Example: A Jati could be a group of potters or weavers.

Social Mobility
The ability of individuals to move up or down the social hierarchy.

Example: A person from a lower caste becoming a doctor.

Discrimination
Unfair treatment of individuals based on their caste.

Example: Refusing service to someone from a lower caste.

Untouchability
A practice that ostracizes certain groups, historically linked to the lowest castes.

Example: Untouchables were often barred from entering temples.

Reservation
Policies that provide opportunities for lower castes in education and jobs.

Example: Certain percentage of seats in universities are reserved for SC/ST students.

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Examines various cultural traditions and practices influenced by the caste system.
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Key Concepts

VarnaJatiSocial MobilityDiscrimination