2007-11-21 11:45:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
The Caste System
• Social stratification based on ascription
• Birth determines social position in four distinct ways
– Occupation
– Marriage within caste
– Social life is restricted to “own kind”
– Belief systems are often tied to religious dogma
• Caste system typical in agrarian society
• Outlawed in India, but still exists
Class Systems
• Social stratification based on both birth and individual achievement
• Social mobility for people with education and skills (open); blurs class distinction
• All people gain equal standing before the law
• Work involves some personal choice
• Meritocracy: stratification based on personal merit
• Status consistency
2007-11-21 12:37:55 · answer #1 · answered by D and G Gifts Etc 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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what is the difference between a caste system and a class system?
2015-08-18 14:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by Ruthe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-30 10:20:07 · answer #3 · answered by brandais 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A class system divides society into groups based on some method, most often income or ownership, and allows certain priviledges to the upper classes. Normally, it is possible to move between classes by marriage, education, military exploit, or other talent.
A caste system divides according to parentage and ancestry and normally strongly restricts a person from getting outside the caste, limiting where they can live and what jobs they can hold.
2007-11-21 11:55:12 · answer #4 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The basic difference is that in a caste system your social position is fixed at birth (you will remain at the same social position of the family you were born into) whereas in a class system you have some level of control over your social position, meaning you can improve it by furthering your education, employment, income, etc. the most used example of the caste system is in India, and one of the most used examples of a class system is here in the US. hope this helps.
2016-03-19 06:41:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
One can work one's way out of a class system. Negatively or positively. However, if born into a caste system, one is there for life, generation after generation.
2007-11-21 11:51:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Caste Systems are traditional, hereditary systems of social classification while Class Systems are different status.
2007-11-21 11:53:48 · answer #7 · answered by c03adesai 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are born into a caste system and cannot change it!
In a class system you have many options, its up to you!
2007-11-21 11:53:19 · answer #8 · answered by TheAsender 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A caste system is a class system of the Hindu religion.
A class system is a general ranking system in a society or culture.
2007-11-21 11:49:26 · answer #9 · answered by mrs_doctor_jones 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I reckon that the terms caste and class mean much the same thing but they are commonly used in different parts of the world.
2007-11-21 11:49:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋