1. Caste System in Hinduism
Dylan M Guthrie

2. Intro The Caste System is method of separating groups of people
4 major overarching castes are Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras
Untouchables are not considered a caste
Tied to Hinduism, the four castes are thought to correspond to each of the vedas
The Caste System in India dates back to approximately 2000 BC
The Caste System is “established” in the Rig Veda.
Castes are split into smaller groups called Jats.

3. The Castes Brahmin: the priests and intellectual leaders of the people
Kshatriyas: the nobles and warriors
Vaisyas: the skilled workers (farmers, men of trade)
Shudras: common workers

4. The Castes
The Caste System was established because it is believed that people are born with differing levels of intelligence, honesty, work ethic, goodness, etc.
People are born into certain castes because they are born with the qualities that would suit him/her for the occupation of the caste.

5. The Caste System Today
Discrimination based on Caste has been illegalized in India
Caste structure has become less rigid in modern india
Untouchability status has become illegalized

6. sources www.umsl.edu/.../The%20Caste%20Syst...