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The social order is between the castes and the untouchables. The castes are a group of people who are either in the city or an untouchable. An untouchable is a person that lives outside the city because they are belived to be impure. Even the slightest touch can harm another persons social status.

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In Hinduism no one is forced to embrace Caste System. rather it is individuals who retain their caste system mainly because they see their caste with pride and respect. caste system was originally made to help society survive and cherish.

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Brahmans are the highest, and Shudras are the lowest

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according to Mythology caste system was made to divide people according to their jobs. With the help of caste system society was able to sustain it self.

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Hinduism was based on Caste system, social class was defined as casts in Hinduism. brahmans, kshatriyas , viashya and shudras were the major classes.

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It's called a Caste.

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