A caste system is a type of social structure that divides people into groups by being based on social status through inheritance. And in this type of class, people are supposedly only allowed to interact and marry other people within their same social class, but it’s not always like that. And India is very well known for having a system set up like this for its people. Caste mobility is extremely rare, and its first tendency is endogamy, meaning people only marry within the same caste. Typically, higher castes hold the most power, much like being very wealthy in the United States. And even though the caste system is mainly referred to being with India but also Portugal has its own type of caste system as well, the word being casta. And the word in English is meant to mean breeding or race. When India started to use the caste system in the 1600’s, it was also known as a caste system in Portugal. Castes are also divided by
· Language
· Culture
· Economics
And within each caste system, everyone generally knows his/her place as your own social status is said to be known to over people as well.
And Britain tried to go against it and I personally think that was wrong because the caste system seemed to work for India and it still works today, many years later. And also when tampering with a foreign countries religion, systems, culture etc... it tends to almost or nearly impossible to reclaim/get back. The British wanted India to be like them, wear their clothes, speak their language, same education, same religion, same habits and India didn't really want to take part in that. And Britain also seen the caste system in a sense of racism, and low morals for the standing of Indian peoples wealth/economic standings.
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