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Caste System
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No, modern society has not had a system as rigid and extensive as India's caste system, which has historically dictated social status and occupations based on hereditary groupings. Such a system is considered discriminatory and has been outlawed in many countries.
Social stratification.
The caste system
A society in which marriage between classes is prohibited by law or custom is based on a caste system.
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The caste system in India structured society into distinct social groups, determining individuals' roles, occupations, and relationships. It limited social mobility, reinforced inequality, and perpetuated discrimination and exploitation based on caste. Despite efforts to eradicate it, the caste system continues to influence Indian society, impacting access to resources and opportunities for many.
The caste system in India traditionally divides society into hierarchical groups based on occupation and social status.
Caste in Hindi is called "जाति" (jati). It refers to the social system in India based on hereditary hierarchical divisions within society.
caste system. A hierarchy based on occupation and your karma from a past life.