Notes on the origin of Caste System in India
Several social thinkers’ philosophers and scholars have tried to find out the origin of the Caste System in India.
Several social thinkers’ philosophers and scholars have tried to find out the origin of the Caste System in India.
New trends in Caste System: the disorganisation of the Caste System has led some to infer that in the future the Caste System will cease to exist.
Caste System discharges many dysfunctions. These are known as demerits of disadvantages of Caste system. These are discussed below.
Under Jajmani system the family or families entitled to certain services from certain persons are called Jajman and the persons rendering those services are called Kameen of the Jajman. The term kameen means one who works for somebody or serves him.
Land is a gift of nature. We produce several things from the land. In India, in ancient times, the land belonged to the almighty or the society.
Caste System and its existence: the caste system although it beginning in very early years of the Indian history, it has continued through all these ages. Certain things have brought about certain changes in the Caste System.
Caste System plays a very important role in traditional India. It has certain merits. Following are the important functions of Caste System in traditional India.
In almost all the villages of this country, the Caste System predominates. Linked with the Caste System is the Jajmani System. Caste System in the village is based on economic needs and structure of the society.
Under the impact of certain powerful factors Caste System in undergoing drastic changes in modern India. The factors affecting Caste System are as follows.
Change is universal law of nature. This law of nature has been prevailing from the primitive period till now. Since Caste System is a social institution, its aspects are naturally changed. In the modern age, many changes happen in the features and functions of Caste System.