What is India's caste system? - BBC News
Jun 19, 2019 · The caste system divides Hindus into four main categories - Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras. Many believe that the groups originated from Brahma, the Hindu …
Viewpoint: How the British reshaped India's caste system - BBC
Jun 19, 2019 · First, the caste system is a four-fold categorical hierarchy of the Hindu religion - with Brahmins (priests/teachers) on top, followed, in order, by Kshatriyas (rulers/warriors), …
Why are UK Hindus against a caste law? - BBC News
Jan 18, 2017 · The caste system is thought to be an ancient Indian social hierarchy and a defining feature of Hinduism.
The Indian women trumpeting their caste on Instagram - BBC
May 30, 2024 · Hinduism's deeply hierarchical caste system, which dates back at least 3,000 years, puts Brahmins or priests at the top and Dalits (formerly untouchables) at the bottom.
Equality Act must outlaw caste discrimination - Wolverhampton …
Mar 6, 2025 · The caste system, developed in India, divides people into separate groups based on birth, marriage and occupation.
The 'genius' Indian who shattered caste barriers - BBC
Oct 17, 2024 · The inspiring story of Shailaja Paik who fought against poverty and caste to win the MacArthur "genius" grant.
Caste - BBC News
Dec 2, 2025 · Research into judgements from 1950 to 2025 suggests India's top court often reinforces caste hierarchies in language, even while upholding Dalit rights.
Caste census: Clamour to count India social groups grows - BBC
Aug 23, 2021 · Hinduism's deeply hierarchical and oppressive caste system, which dates back some 2,000 years, puts Brahmins or priests at the top, and Dalits (formerly untouchables) and …
California is first US state to pass ban on caste discrimination - BBC
Sep 6, 2023 · Seattle became the first US city to ban caste discrimination in February. The caste system in India dates back over 3,000 years and divides Hindu society into rigid hierarchical …
Tout savoir sur les castes et leur fonctionnement en Inde
Aug 17, 2018 · Pendant des siècles, la caste a dicté presque tous les aspects de la vie religieuse et sociale hindoue, et chaque groupe a une place spécifique dans cette hiérarchie complexe.