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| Theoretically, the caste system can be understood as the combination of two sets of principles. Each caste is supposed to be different from – and is therefore strictly separated from – every other caste. Many of the scriptural rules of caste are thus designed to prevent the mixing of castes – rules ranging from marriage, food sharing and social interaction to occupation. On the other hand, these different and separated castes do not have an individual existence – they can only exist in relation to a larger whole, the totality of society consisting of all castes. Further, this societal whole or system is a hierarchical rather than egalitarian system. Each individual caste occupies not just a distinct place, but also an ordered rank – a particular position in a ladder-like arrangement going from highest to lowest. |
| Identify those features of caste that convey its operation in relation to labor? |
Castes are seen as occupational groups. However, it prevents mobility across occupations. Those who were defeated in wars were often assigned low caste status. Each caste has its own place in the system which cannot be taken by any other caste. None of the above. |
| Castes are seen as occupational groups. However, it prevents mobility across occupations. |
| Castes are seen as occupational groups but preventing mobility across occupations helps us understand its operation in relation to labor. |
