In what ways is caste division special to India
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Caste system is special as it was sanctioned and legalised by rituals. The caste system was based on exclusion and discrimination against the lower castes and untouchables; so much that marriages between the upper castes and lower castes or eating or moving together was prohibited in the society.
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Many countries in the world experience inequalities. These inequalities are based on colour, races and ethnicity. Almost every society has some form of division of labour and occupations are passed from one generation to other.
In India, caste system is special as it was sanctioned and legalised by rituals. The caste system was based on exclusion and discrimination against the lower castes and untouchables; so much that marriages between the upper castes and lower castes or eating or moving together was prohibited in the society. Many untouchables have been subjected to humiliation.
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