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Social Structure in India The Hindu Caste System Social Structure in India

How Caste Shapes Society Definition: A type of social organization/hierarchy in which a person’s occupation and position in life is determined by the circumstances of his birth.

How Caste Shapes Society Rigid, hereditary membership into birth caste Marriage only among members of same caste Occupation choices restricted Personal contact with other castes restricted Acceptance of certain place in society

Each caste is born out of Brahma (the creator) Each caste has a job that contributes to the whole Caste Systems Benefits Brahmins—thinkers/knowers Ksatriya—doers Vaisya—provide food for the belly Sudra—do the work

How One’s Caste is Determined Reincarnation A person is born, lives, dies, and is reborn again many times. Souls are reborn many times until they are pure enough to be with the creator, Brahma Karma A person’s social position in the next life is determined by his conduct in the present life.

How One’s Caste is Determined Dharma Code of behavior or set of moral and ethical rules that govern the conduct of each social class. Each group has a different set of rules to live by. Laws of Manu Hindu book of sacred law Rules and restrictions for daily life

Pollution …the most pure at the top (Brahmins) and the most polluted at the bottom (Untouchables)

Brahmins - Priests Purpose is to help people of other castes fulfill their dharma Perform rituals and observe vows for the sake of others

Kshatriyas - Warriors and Rulers Responsible for leadership of the people Often rely on advice from Brahmins

Vaisyas – Skilled Traders, Merchants Shopkeepers who sell products (unlike the Shudra who sell services)

Sudras – Unskilled Workers Each subgroup of this caste performs a specific service. Jobs include gardeners, potters, and clothes washers

Untouchables - The Outcastes Belong to no caste (children of God) Expected to do the “dirty” jobs Come in contact with animal skins, dead bodies and human feces Avoid contact with “caste” Indians for fear of “pollution”