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India’s Caste System
Four groups:• Brahmins: Highest caste; most
privileged.
Lawyers, doctors, businessmen
• Ksatriyas: Warriors and rulers. Had to give their lives to protect the Brahmins and sacred animals (cows).
• Vaisyas: Farmers and traders. Encouraged to give money to Brahmins & build Temples
• Sudras: Serve the other three classes. Weavers and carpenters
Brahmins
Ksatriyas
Vaisyas
Sudras
The Untouchables/Dalit Caste
• Not even considered humans; dogs are treated better.
• Do the worst jobs possible
Young girls making cow dung patties for fuel