RELIGIONS
HINDUISM
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Question
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Which of these is the best argument against using a caste system to organize a modern society?
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The caste system prevents a nation from using people’s skills efficiently.
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The caste system increases the level of corruption in the economic system.
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The caste system restricts trade and contact with people in other countries.
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The caste system undermines incentives for people to obey their political leaders.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The caste system provides a hierarchy of social roles that hold inherent characteristics and, more importantly, remain stable throughout life (Dirks, 1989). An implicit status is attached to one’s caste which historically changed from the social roles to hereditary roles.
Detailed explanation-2: -The caste system is a significant social system in India. One’s caste affects their options regarding marriage, employment, education, economies, mobility, housing and politics, among others.
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