Caste system: ascribed status :: Class system: ?

The caste system is a social structure where people are born into a specific group, or caste, which determines their social status and roles in society. This is called ascribed status because it is assigned at birth and usually cannot be changed. In contrast, the class system is based more on economic factors, such as wealth and education, which can change over time. This means that a person's status in a class system is often achieved through their efforts and can improve or decline based on their choices and circumstances. For example, someone born into a lower class can work hard, get an education, and move up to a higher class, showing how class status can be achieved rather than ascribed.