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प्रश्न
Make a comparative analysis between caste and class.
उत्तर
| Caste | Class |
| Particular: This system is peculiar to India. | Universal: This system of social stratification is found in almost all societies making it universal. |
| Ascribed status: One is born into a caste and the status associated with it cannot be changed. | Achieved status: Here an individual attains the status making it achieved in nature, it can be thus changed. |
| Closed system: Caste restricts social mobility making it a closed system. | Open system: Class permits social mobility which makes it secular in nature. |
| Divine origin: It is believed to have a divine origin and is associated with Hindu tradition. | Secular: Class system has nothing to do with religion, making it secular in nature. |
| Endogamous: Caste rules are very rigid about marriage and endogamous marriages are highly recommended. Intercaste marriage are not allowed. | Not endogamous: the member of a class can choose their spouses freely from any class. This system does not impose restrictions on marriage. |
| Idea of purity and Pollution: Caste associates the notion of ritual, purity and pollution, which in turn gives rise to untouchability. | Feeling of disparity: There exists a feeling of disparity amongst the members, however, untouchability is not practised in this system. |
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