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by birth.. not wealth..
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Which factor most influenced a persons social position in early indian societies?
The Caste System
How is a persons social class determined in a caste system?
In a caste system, a person's social class is determined at birth and typically follows them throughout their life. It is based on the caste into which they are born, with little to no opportunity for mobility or change. Factors such as occupation, wealth, and education are not as significant in determining social status as compared to the caste one is born into.
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.
How is India's caste system different from the Aryan social class system?
India's caste system is a complex social hierarchy based on birth, with individuals belonging to specific hereditary social categories, whereas the Aryan social class system was a simpler division into four main groups - Brahmins (priests), Kshatriyas (warriors), Vaishyas (merchants), and Shudras (laborers). The caste system in India is more rigid and stratified compared to the Aryan social class system.
What is a social class based on a persons ancestry?
caste......they are called castes!
How are the social class system and the caste system of India similar and different?
The social class system and caste system in India are both systems of social stratification based on hereditary aspects. However, the caste system is more rigid and hierarchical, with individuals being born into specific castes that determine their social status and occupation, while the social class system is more fluid and allows for some degree of mobility based on individual achievements and wealth. Additionally, the caste system has a religious basis in Hinduism, while the social class system is more influenced by economic factors.
Is it true that the caste system determined a persons job and status in Hindu society?
It used to determine status and jobs. Now Hindu society has changed so people do no longer believe in this. But sometimes in smaller communities caste is still used to determine status.
Was a persons job an important part of the caste system?
True
Was brahmins a social class of the caste system?
Yes it was the lowest class in the caste system
Class in aryan social system?
caste system
The caste system was the dominant social system?
Hinduism
The caste system was the dominant social system of?
Hinduism
