Question

What were the demerits of the caste system?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Social inequality is a vital demerit of caste system. As a result of social stratification, every caste differs from each other and thereby creates social inequality in the society. Therefore, a sense of superiorities and inferiority is created in social, economic, religious and political spheres.

Answer 2

Answer:

Imposes hardship on women:

• The caste system has inflicted untold hardships on women through its insistence on practices like child-marriage, prohibition of widow-remarriage, seclusion of women etc. These have made the life of women miserable

Denies mobility of labour:

• In the economic field, the caste system undermines the efficiency of labour and prevents perfect mobility of labour, capital and productive effort

Exploits lower castes:

• The caste system perpetuates exploitation of the economically weaker and socially inferior castes. It protects the privileged castes and thus it builds up economic discontent and social prejudices.