University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
Views:

439

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

Difference Between Class and Caste System CASTE By birth and is hereditary Closed system Unique to India Endogamous group Related to religion, rituals, traditions etc. No social mobility Concept of impurity and purity No occupation mobility CLASS It is based on education, wealth and occupation Open group Found in all modern society Exogamous group Not associated Social mobility is possible Feeling of superiority and inferiority Greater occupation mobility Status Status is a position occupied by an individual in the society During life time every person occupies different status based on their age, gender, occupation etc. Characteristics Every individual has to perform certain roles according to their status. Society is divided into various groups based on status. Status can be achieved. Status is ascertained by the cultural circumstance of a particular society. Types A. Ascribed Status: This status is assigned to individual without reference to their ability. A person occupies by birth. e.g: Brahmins.