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A caste has people belonging to the same ethnicity, language or origin etc..whereas class is generally defined in monetary terms i.e, the elite(upper class having a lot of money and power),the middle class and the lower class.

A class division may have people of different castes within same category and vice-versa is also true.

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How did India's caste system differ from china's class system?

India's caste system is a hereditary and rigid social hierarchy based on occupation and birth, with limited social mobility, while China's class system is based on economic status and can be more fluid. In India, one's caste determines their social status and opportunities, while in China, class position is influenced by factors such as education, wealth, and job status. Additionally, the caste system in India has religious connotations and is deeply ingrained in society, whereas the class system in China is more influenced by socialist principles and government policies.


Is saini caste is schedule caste?

No, the Saini community is a martial landowning class of North India. They are classified as Kshatriyas.


Can you compare and contrast the caste system with a class system?

The Indian caste system, or varna, of India came about when the Aryans began speaking nomadic groups came to India about 1500 BC. The Aryans priests divided society into a caste system with four parts. The first varna were priests, the second was rulers and warriors, third in rank was farmers, craftspeople and traders. And the lowest rank was workers and servants. People couldn't change their caste and they had to marry and socialize with people from their own caste. In the united states class is determined by how much wealth you have, not usually by your occupation. The 3 classes are upper, middle and lower class. Most Americans fall into middle or lower class with the very people in the upper class. In American society, you aren't forced into one class. Our system is not based on religion like the caste system is.


Why is the caste system a fixed social class system?

The caste system is considered a fixed social class system because it is a hereditary system where individuals are born into a particular caste and their social status is predetermined based on their caste. Movement between castes is traditionally not allowed, resulting in fixed social stratification.


Is sahani a schedule caste?

No, Sahani is not recognized as a Scheduled Caste in India. Sahani is generally classified as an Other Backward Class (OBC).

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How did the colonial class system differ from the class system in Europe?

The class system focused on ones wealth and property ownership, and it was easy for an individual to move up and down in class. The caste system is based on ancestry and background, so it was very unlikely that someone's position in the caste system could change.


What is the fifth class of the caste system?

The Sudras is the 5th class of the Caste System.


What is the differene between caste system and class system?

In a class, you can depending how well you do, improve from one class to another class. In the caste system, one is born in a caste, and cannot move to another caste, except by reincarnation


Was brahmins a social class of the caste system?

Yes it was the lowest class in the caste system


What was the caste system?

The Caste System divided people into groups....the Upper class..THe Middle Class..and The lower class.


What is brahmin caste?

Brahmin is the highest class caste.


What is the history of surname Goon is it a lower caste?

Goon caste is very high class. They are after the Brahmin Caste.


What caste is mallick in bengali?

In Bengali society, the term "Mallick" (or "Mallik") typically refers to a caste associated with landowners or landlords, often linked to the Kshatriya or warrior class. Historically, Mallicks were known for their agricultural and administrative roles. However, caste identities can vary significantly across regions and communities, and the social significance of the Mallick caste may differ in contemporary contexts.


The Indian system that places a person in a certain class at birth is the system?

The Indian system that places a person in a certain class at birth is the Caste System. The caste system is a social class system.


How did India's caste system differ from china's class system?

India's caste system is a hereditary and rigid social hierarchy based on occupation and birth, with limited social mobility, while China's class system is based on economic status and can be more fluid. In India, one's caste determines their social status and opportunities, while in China, class position is influenced by factors such as education, wealth, and job status. Additionally, the caste system in India has religious connotations and is deeply ingrained in society, whereas the class system in China is more influenced by socialist principles and government policies.


Is saini caste is schedule caste?

No, the Saini community is a martial landowning class of North India. They are classified as Kshatriyas.


What is the caste of King Ravana?

King Ravana is of Brahmin Caste. He belongs to the upper class.