Question
Sociology Question on Social Inequality and Exclusion
Which of the following statement about caste system is NOT correct?
A
Castes do not have individual existence; they can only exist in relation to a larger whole.
B
Castes that are considered as ritually impure have high status.
C
Caste groups are complementary and non-competing groups.
D
Caste groups practice endogamy.
Answer
Castes that are considered as ritually impure have high status.
Explanation
Solution
This statement is incorrect as castes deemed ritually impure typically have lower social status within the hierarchical structure of the caste system.