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social science subjects > sociology > anthropology > cultural/social anthropology > caste
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law and society > demography of law > caste
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > law and courts > law and society > demography of law > caste
... > contexts > population characteristics > socioeconomic factors > poverty > causes of poverty > globalization (economics) > economics and stratification > caste
... > social science subjects > sociology > gender and sexuality > gender and society > gender and human rights > caste
social science subjects > sociology > race, ethnicity and migration > global perspectives > caste
social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > politics of oppression > caste
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > group influence > power (sociology) > power and social theory > caste
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > group influence > power (sociology) > power in interpersonal relationships > caste
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of organizations, institutions and structure > communities (sociology) > social life > caste

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caste  

Definition

  • 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]

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