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Figure 5.1. Castes of the Hindu Society of India

Adapted from Henslin and Nelson, 1995. Down-to-Earth
Sociology. Canadian Edition. Ontario: Allyn and Bacon

Brahmans

(E.g. priests, teachers, etc.)

Kshatriyans

(E.g. warriors, landlords, etc.)

Vaishyas

(E.g. merchants, traders, etc.)

Sudras

(E.g. Peasants, servants, etc.)

Haryans

(Untouchables)

Social outcasts (e.g. leather workers,

sweepers, etc.)