Question

Define caste and discuss its characteristics

Answer 1

According to Andre Beteille, “Caste may be defined as a small and named group of persons characterised by endogamy, hereditary membership and a specific style which sometimes includes the pursuit, by tradition, of a particular occupation and is usually associated with a more or less distinct ritual status in a ...

Answer 2

well according to me caste is used to refer to four-fold division of hindus on the basis of Varna into Brahmin,Vaishya and Shudra .they were engaged respectively in learning and teaching of scriptures,warfare and proctetion of other members of society,trade and merchandise and service.