Question Q19GS1GS1

Caste system is a hierarchized stratification order prevalent in Indian society from later-vedic times.

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Introduction

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Main Body

Earlier aspects of caste system:

14-fold classification based on birth

2Further separation into Jatis

3Endogamy and Commensality as essential features

4Started at occupational segregation later social prohibitions

However, these earlier aspects of caste system have modified in contemporary times.

Central aspects of contemporary caste system:

Seemingly caste has uppers castes

increased 'labelling' of lower castes as non-meritorious.

3In process of samphitization, seepage of emile like caste discrimination among elite of lower castes.

3However, from outside it might seem castelete upper caste but still subtle caste discrimination still in practice.

occupational segregation (castes as inward leverage)Communality IssuesReducing Rigidity just as 'non-based'

Thus, stiff employment contemporary societies have moved away from traditional castes to paid Domestic Institutions educated [illegible] caste grant etc.

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Diagram

Flow chart showing 4-fold classification based on birth, further separation into Jatis, Endogamy and Commensality as essential features, Started at occupational segregation later social prohibitions

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Clear structuring of answer with earlier and contemporary aspects
Comprehensive classification framework
Use of specific terminology (Endogamy, Commensality)

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Topper

Prateek Joshi

AIR 1962024

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India

Caste System

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