Review:

Caste Systems

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Caste systems are social hierarchies in which individuals are categorized into predetermined groups based on characteristics such as birth, occupation, and social status.

Key Features

  • Hierarchical social structure
  • Inherited status
  • Limited mobility between castes
  • Cultural and religious significance

Pros

  • Preservation of cultural traditions
  • Social cohesion within caste communities

Cons

  • Discrimination and inequality
  • Restriction of opportunities for those in lower castes
  • Perpetuation of social divisions

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