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caste membership determined a person's occupation.

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Foreigners were treated as members of the lowest caste.

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How do you register as a Brahmin?

I understood that in modern India the cast system was illegal. If this is the case there would be no way to do this.


What civilization had the most rigid caste system?

According to experts, the civilization of India and Chinese had the most rigid caste system because of it was difficult for individuals to rise above the social structure they were born in to.


When was details of cast first found in India?

Details of caste system in India, was first seen in what we call the Vedic Society, whereby there were three categories of castes namely the highest, Brahmins, Khastriyas and Vaishyas, later a fourth one came into being ' Shudras' or the 'untouchables'. Thanks


Will India srilanka cricket series broad cast on doordarshan?

Yes, Because It is played in india. so, Nimbus sport production have to broad cast the match telecast on doordarshan.


What is the social order of India?

social pyramid They have social clases. The lowest in the social class is an untochable In India they have what they call the cast system, its is a hierarchy of human worth and I believe its orgins have to do with their belief in reincarnation, if you do not get it right this time around then you are born into a lower order of cast. You have no right to try and raise yourself within the society for your place in society has been earned by you in a former life. It is an oppressive system one many Indian people have been trying to do away with. It is one example of how mythology/religion can have far reaching negative influences, it is irrational, but, reason is hard won in the face of well established religion/mythologies.

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What is a cast system?

the cast system is a way to categorize the Hindus in india.


Is India still use caste system?

Yes! India still uses a cast system


How did India weaken the cast system?

They have not completely did that until they except when the caste system begin and, teach their youth the truth!


Why did the government of India make the decision to end the cast system?

beacuse of the trouble it was causing


Why is there prejudice against minorities India?

the main cause of prejudice against minorities in India is difference in income, cast system , creed and colour .


Is there inequality exist in India?

For many years there was a cast system which was a very strict social hierarchy.


How do you register as a Brahmin?

I understood that in modern India the cast system was illegal. If this is the case there would be no way to do this.


How does the cast system work in India?

people cant choose they jobs or date/marry the people they want to. People cannot choose the jobs they wanted.


What are the social evils in ancient India?

1.child marriage 2.cast system 3.purdah 4.dowry 5.child labour


What civilization had the most rigid caste system?

According to experts, the civilization of India and Chinese had the most rigid caste system because of it was difficult for individuals to rise above the social structure they were born in to.


Tank is which cast in India?

How to findout the indian's cast these are in which category.


Are the brahmin priests from India?

Yes they are most sacred and uppermost cast or creed in Hindu system of cast and work as priest of Hindu temple as they are only permited to touch and maintain Hindu diety statues in temple.