6.5.4 India’s Caste System
Step 1. Questions
6.5.4 Outline the social structure of the caste system in India.
Research the social structure of the caste system in India. The caste system is much more than a class system and is deeply embedded into Indian society. Find out what exactly the caste system is and how it worked. Then find out how it works today. Here are some questions to help you think about your research. - What is the caste system?
- What are the levels of the caste system?
- What is the relationship between caste and profession?
- Does the caste system still function in Indian society? If so, how?
To begin, visit the Internet sites in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read a book on the subject, or interview an adult. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.
Step 2. Research
Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
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