Basic intro to India's caste system

1. India’s Caste System

2. Four groups: Brahmins: Highest caste; most privileged. Lawyers, doctors, businessmen Ksatriyas: Warriors and rulers. Had to give their lives to protect the Brahmins and sacred animals (cows). Vaisyas: Farmers and traders. Encouraged to give money to Brahmins & build Temples Sudras: Serve the other three classes. Weavers and carpenters Brahmins Ksatriyas Vaisyas Sudras

3. The Untouchables/Dalit Caste Not even considered humans; dogs are treated better. Do the worst jobs possible Young girls making cow dung patties for fuel