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The Caste System

The Caste System. Ancient India http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh_xvKLhZHg. You are born into your caste. Your occupation is determined by your caste. You cannot change your caste. You cannot marry or socialize outside of your caste. . Rules of the Caste System.

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The Caste System

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  1. The Caste System Ancient India http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh_xvKLhZHg

  2. You are born into your caste. • Your occupation is determined by your caste. • You cannot change your caste. • You cannot marry or socialize outside of your caste. Rules of the Caste System

  3. Brahmans or high priests • These priests have the responsibility to provide the spiritual and intellectual needs of the society. Brahman Caste

  4. Kshatriyas or the warriors and the rulers • These warriors and rulers have the responsibility to protect the society. Kshatryia Caste

  5. Vaisyas or the merchants, land owners, and skilled workers • These people were responsible for the agriculture and economics of the society. • They also were responsible for skilled trades such as metalworking and shoemaking. Vaisya Caste

  6. Shudras or the laborers and the unskilled workers. • These people are commissioned to do all the human labor for the society such as the farming and building. Shudra Caste

  7. The Untouchables • This is the lowest class who performed all of the jobs relating to bodily decay and dirt (burying the dead, cleaning restrooms, etc.) Dalits/Untouchables/Scheduled Caste

  8. Since 1950, India has put many laws and programs in place to help destroy the discrimination that comes from the Caste System. • Technically, the system does not still exist in India, but what do you think? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_UnVZT0-0k Does the Caste System still exist?

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