In Aryan society, the highest class is traditionally known as the Brahmins. They are regarded as the priestly and scholarly elite, responsible for religious rituals, teachings, and maintaining sacred knowledge. This social structure is part of the broader caste system in ancient India, which categorizes individuals into specific roles and duties based on their birth and occupation. The Brahmins held significant social and spiritual authority, influencing various aspects of life in Aryan culture.
These groups are a part of the caste system in Hinduism, which is a social and religious hierarchy that categorizes people based on their occupations and birth. This system has historically been used to determine one's social status and privileges in society.
Religious class and interest are all a part of social structure and not social tension.
She was part of the political class.
The strict caste system the Brahmin's were in the upper most part of their social class and the untouchables or the outcasts were in the lower most part of their social class. The untouchables were treated like dirt and never spoken to by anyone outside of their caste.
It depends on which society. There were hundreds of ancient societies. Usually the top classes are described as aristocracies. Priestly classes could also be part of the top social layer or even the top class, as with the Hindu Brahmins .
Which social class? Ancient Rome's society was divided into several classes as it was part of their culture. Each person knew his class and the social mores that their class incorporated.
The patricians
No, the class system is a part of culture and it is different across cultures.
Priests, or Brahmins, treated the Vaishyas differently due to the rigid social hierarchy established in ancient Indian society, known as the caste system. Vaishyas, who were primarily merchants and farmers, were considered part of the third tier, while priests occupied the highest position. This hierarchical structure was rooted in religious and cultural beliefs, where each caste had specific duties and roles, leading to a perceived social superiority of the priestly class over the Vaishyas. Such distinctions often influenced social interactions, rituals, and community participation.
Yes.
Untouchables, also known as Dalits, were not considered part of the traditional caste system because they occupied a marginalized and excluded position outside the hierarchical social structure of the four main castes (Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras). They were often subjected to severe discrimination and social ostracism, facing restrictions on their rights and access to resources. This exclusion was rooted in cultural and religious beliefs that deemed them impure, thus reinforcing their separation from the caste system. As a result, they were relegated to perform menial and "polluting" jobs, further entrenching their outsider status.