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First the caste system is a four fold categorical hierarchy of the Hindu religion with Brahmins priests teachers on top followed in order by Kshatriyas rulers warriors Vaishyas

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The caste system is thought to be an ancient Indian social hierarchy and a defining feature of Hinduism

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The caste system developed in India divides people into separate groups based on birth marriage and occupation

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The inspiring story of Shailaja Paik who fought against poverty and caste to win the MacArthur genius grant

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Seattle became the first US city to ban caste discrimination in February The caste system in India dates back over 3 000 years and divides Hindu society into rigid hierarchical groups

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Hinduism s deeply hierarchical caste system which dates back at least 3 000 years puts Brahmins or priests at the top and Dalits formerly untouchables at the bottom

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Hinduism s deeply hierarchical and oppressive caste system which dates back some 2 000 years puts Brahmins or priests at the top and Dalits formerly untouchables and Adivasis

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Pendant des si cles la caste a dict presque tous les aspects de la vie religieuse et sociale hindoue et chaque groupe a une place sp cifique dans cette hi rarchie complexe

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India s 200 million Dalits find themselves among the nation s most marginalised citizens condemned to the lowest echelons of society by a rigid caste hierarchy