what are the features of the caste system? explain in simple terms and no spam answers
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Following are salient features of the traditional caste system in India.
Castes have resulted in segmental division of the Indian society. Each caste is hereditary and different from other castes by behavioural pattern, manners of dialogue, food habits and interaction. Further, each caste in India has its own caste council or Jati Panchayat.
In each region of India, there are numerous castes which can be arranged into a hierarchy on the basis of their social precedence. Brahmins are on top of this hierarchy while Sudras are at the bottom. In between are the other castes.
There are rules and restrictions regarding eating, drinking and social interaction from other castes. These rules are powerfully enforced by the caste panchayats.
The hereditary caste has made choice of occupation impossible and closed system.
The Endogamous marriages are an essential feature of the caste system. A person has to marry within one’s own caste.
Within jajmani system at the village level, each caste is dependent on other castes. Their dependence is not only economic but also social, cultural and religious.
Castes have resulted in segmental division of the Indian society. Each caste is hereditary and different from other castes by behavioural pattern, manners of dialogue, food habits and interaction. Further, each caste in India has its own caste council or Jati Panchayat.
In each region of India, there are numerous castes which can be arranged into a hierarchy on the basis of their social precedence. Brahmins are on top of this hierarchy while Sudras are at the bottom. In between are the other castes.
There are rules and restrictions regarding eating, drinking and social interaction from other castes. These rules are powerfully enforced by the caste panchayats.
The hereditary caste has made choice of occupation impossible and closed system.
The Endogamous marriages are an essential feature of the caste system. A person has to marry within one’s own caste.
Within jajmani system at the village level, each caste is dependent on other castes. Their dependence is not only economic but also social, cultural and religious.
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1. every caste group tries to increase its members by including various sub caste and neighbouring castes.
2. different castes join together and form a coalition.
2. different castes join together and form a coalition.
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