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What were the 4 social classes in the idian class system?

The four main social classes in the Indian caste system are Brahmins (priests and scholars), Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers), Vaishyas (farmers and merchants), and Shudras (laborers and service providers). Outcastes, also known as Dalits or untouchables, were historically marginalized and treated as outside the caste system.


How can you use Caste system in a sentence?

The caste system is a part of Indian culture


Are Shudras same as Untouchables?

No. Untouchables were actually below the Shudras in the ancient Caste system and were ostracized from society. This horrendous practice is clearly outlawed in India today. In fact a Dalit (Untouchable), Dr. Ambedkar framed India's Constituition at the time of Indian independance.


How was the Indian caste system similar to racism in the US?

Indian caste system is not like racism in the US. Racism was not originated in the US but it was produced soon after the British founded a strong base in the southern part of the US. Racism is not descent based. Racism doesn't have any touchability or untouchability issues. Indian caste system is descent-based. A Hindu is born with caste, lives with caste and die with caste. An American is not born with racism. Indian caste system is monstrous endogamic in character. Purity and impurity is the basis of the caste system. A casteless Dalit's touch will pollute a caste person. But the touch of an African American doesn't pollute a white American. Racism is purely class-based, where as casteism is caste-based and there is no place for caste-ridden society. Hinduism is caste and caste is hinduism. If caste is annihilated hinduism will be annihilated; or if hinduism is annihilated, caste will be annihilated.


How did the caste system affect Indian society?

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.