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is degrading and wrong. However, the system is based on ancient beliefs, beliefs that involve religion to a large extent, and are thus very firmly established in the society. The
following paper examines the caste system in India today. Caste in India Prior to discussing the relevancy and existence of the caste system in India today we look
at the history and the system itself. We first note that "From the Vedas, we...know that Aryan society was strictly divided into four classes, or varnas. Each class was made
up of families with similar jobs and status" (Kids Discover, 2003; 14). At the top of the system were the Brahmans who were traditionally priests. They were "followed by the
Kshatriyas, traditionally warriors. Next came the Vaishyas--farmers, craftsmen, and merchants" (Kids Discover, 2003; 14). Then came the Shudras who "were the lowest recognized class. Many were slaves or servants" (Kids
Discover, 2003; 14). And, under that was a group of people not even considered to be a recognized class: "Below the Shudras were people who did Work no one else
would do. They were referred to as untouchables" (Kids Discover, 2003; 14). It was the English, who arrived in India many centuries later, that gave this system the title of
caste. During the 1940s "the great Indian leader Mohandas K. Gandhi...called on all Indians to stop the harsh treatment of untouchables, whom Gandhi called Harijans, or children of God.
Because of his and other reformers efforts, the 1950 Indian Constitution outlawed discrimination against Harijans and provided for quotas for them in schools, government, and elective positions" (Kids Discover, 2003;
14). However, there is still great discrimination and there is still the caste system. And this system perhaps is most obvious with the sub-class known as the untouchables: "Untouchabels did
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