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The caste system in India is a hierarchical social structure based on birth. It includes various endogamous groups with specific social and occupational roles. The system is rooted in ancient Indian society, with references in the Rig-Veda. Castes are marked by common descent, profession, and a sense of community, influencing social status and interactions. The Indian caste system has extended its influence beyond India through migration. Indian communities in the Caribbean, Africa, the United Kingdom, and North America have carried caste-based social patterns, though these have often transformed under new socio-economic conditions. Caste system: a social hierarchy with deep historical roots, influencing culture, identity, and equality, while continuing to shape modern societies. The caste system is a social hierarchy in India originally based on a person's occupation and birth. It divides society into different groups called castes, which are further subdivided into subcastes.
