Different between caste and tribe
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The caste claims a common descent from a mythical ancestor, while the tribe sometimes traces its origin from some animals which may be treated as its totem.
The title of caste implies that all the members follow the same occupation. But the title of a tribe does not indicate a common occupation.
The convention of endogamy is strictly followed by the caste. But it is not applicable for all the times to a tribe. Sometimes the members of a tribe may find wives from the members of another tribe.
The caste was originated in ancient Hindu society, with a view to division of labor on the basis of profession and occupation. The tribe came about because of the evolution of community feeling in a group inhabiting a definite geographical area
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caste
- the caste is a social group.
- the caste claims a common ancestor.
- the tittle of caste implies that all the members follow the same occupation.
tribe
- a tribe is a territorial group.
- the tribe sometimes traces its origin from some animals which may be treated as it's totem.
- the tittle of a tribe does not indicate a common occupation.