Question

What is the role of the ideas of separation and hierarchy in the caste system?

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

Castes are not only unequal in ritual terms. ... Caste is also linked with occupation, the system functions as a social division of labour. It allows no mobility. This idea of separation and hierarchy has inculcated discrimination, inequality and prejudices in Indian society

This societal whole or system is a hierarchical rather than egalitarian system. Each individual caste follows an ordered rank—a particular position in a ladder like arrangement going from highest to lowest. ... This idea of separation and hierarchy has inculcated discrimination, inequality and prejudices in Indian society.

Answer 2

Answer:

Castes are usually divided based on hierarchy and discrimination.

Explanation:

There are many prejudices in which people believe in Indian society. There is inequality, discrimination prevailing in the society. People have divided castes based on occupation, like social division of labor as well. Castes are not only unequal in ritual terms. Caste is also linked with occupation, the system functions as a social division of labor. Each caste is different and separated from the other like the food they eat, their practices and beliefs.

There are Brahmins, Kshatriya and Vaishyas. Even economic power of the person is also associated with its social status.