Dheeraj Ram
History
June 2021
In India, the caste system has existed from the beginning of time. The Indian caste system has traditionally been used to distinguish between members of various tribes. Given that the Indian Caste System is a closed system of stratification, a person's social standing is determined by the caste they were born into. Interaction and behaviour with persons of different social rank are constrained. The caste system has seen several changes throughout the years. This study will focus only on exploring the development of the caste system in India and its continued existence today. First, we examine the background of the Indian caste system, and then we ask: Has the caste system in India undergone any substantial changes since independence up to the present day? How, if so?
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