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  1. Caste - Wikipedia

    A caste is a fixed social group into which an individual is born within a particular system of social stratification: a caste system.

  2. CASTE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CASTE is one of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes.

  3. CASTE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    CASTE meaning: 1. a system of dividing Hindu society into classes, or any of these classes: 2. a system of…. Learn more.

  4. Caste | Social Stratification & Inequality | Britannica

    caste, any of the ranked, hereditary, endogamous social groups, often linked with occupation, that together constitute traditional societies in South Asia, particularly among Hindus in India.

  5. Attitudes about caste in India | Pew Research Center

    Jun 29, 2021 · The caste system has existed in some form in India for at least 3,000 years. It is a social hierarchy passed down through families, and it can dictate the professions a person can …

  6. An introduction to the basic elements of the caste system of India

    Oppression, systemic bias, and racism have unfortunately long been part of the human experience. This paper is a review of basic elements of the Indian caste system, …

  7. What is Caste? - Equality Labs

    What is Caste? Caste is a social reality experienced by South Asians and the South Asian diaspora. While caste systems are often strongly associated primarily with South Asia, similar …

  8. Caste System: Meaning, Impact, and Contemporary Perspectives

    Mar 6, 2025 · Caste systems are reliant on ancient notions of ritual purity but they can still hold contemporary implications for social relationships, marriage, and occupation.

  9. What is Caste? - UC Caste Abolition

    What is Caste? Caste is a structure of oppression that affects over 1 billion people across the world. As one of the oldest systems of oppression in the world, the caste system is a structure …

  10. Caste Systems: A Global Perspective • Sociology.Institute

    Mar 16, 2023 · When we think about caste systems, our minds often jump straight to India. But here’s something that might surprise you: caste-like social divisions have existed across the …