power in interpersonal relationships
economics and stratification
gender and human rights
politics of oppression
social life
global perspectives
demography of law
cultural/social anthropology
power and social theory
Caste is a form of social organization that is unique to India and is based on Hindu religious belief. This essay defines the meaning of the caste system and describes the ways in which it has been used to control sexuality, marital status, and economic and social life among women in India. [Source: Encyclopedia of Gender and Society; Caste]
caste
concepts