What was the purpose of the caste system?

Answer 1

To have a cheap supply of labour and hide from the shame of treating fellow humans in a religiously based explanation. That is the only explanation that makes any practical sense. There are religious explanation but they are far fetched and bases on myths that were created for the convenience of the abusers.

Answer 2

The Hindu Caste System had a few advantages, though it must be pointed out that the disadvantages (whether long or short term) vastly outweigh the advantages. One advantage of the caste system would have been order and discipline amongst the people of India. The caste system kept India unified, since people would not move out of their allotted societal role. It also strengthened the unity of the nation's peoples by limiting the amount of experimentation/questioning people did with regards to their faith (in this case, Hinduism), i.e. the nation was unified (mostly) under one religion.

Answer 3

Because some in the hierchy like to keep on going the cast system. They feel pretty well and comfortable with their upper cast.

Untill the societies are much more developed, people would have their say in open, civil organisations/institutions are well established and fuctioning....this will continue.

Answer 4

Well, Hinduism revolved around the caste system for centuries. Even though India says it doesn't practice the caste system anymore, I wouldn't be surprised if small villages in India still practiced such beliefs today. It's hard to change something that has been practiced for centuries my friend.

Answer 5

India has a caste system because it is in their tradition. The Indian caste system has been a part of Indian culture for hundreds of years and the people with power in the country are in the top class of the caste system and oppose any change.

Answer 6

They believed people of greater importance shouldn't be together.

Answer 7

So you knew your place in society.