The Caste System in India


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The purpose of this website is to provide information about the widely spoken of phenomenon of the caste system in India. I have focused on the role of caste in modern India, yet in order to have a basic understanding it is imperative that India’s vast history is not overlooked. Therefore, I have provided a brief historical background in order to provide a context in which to place the information about the current role the caste system plays in India. I have also added a page of sources consulted and linkswill lend to a greater and more complete picture.
 
History of the Caste System in India
             What is the Caste System?
              Religious Background
              Society Pre-Colonialism
Caste in Modern India
             Role of colonialism in India’s caste system 
             Social Implications of the Caste System in Modern India: How 
                       Perceptions have Changed
             Role of Caste in Marriage
Theories and Future Implications
             Links
             Sources Consulted