The Caste System of India Has Been Analyzed for a Long

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Essay

The caste system of India has been analyzed for a long time by anthropologists. It is also mythologized in cultures other than India as a system of oppression dating back thousands of years. This is not, as we have seen, the entire story. What is a caste system? Why does it exist in the first place? How did the colonial power of Britain affect the caste system? What is changing about the caste system today? Give examples from the text for the ways in which this system is changing and what it seems to be changing into.

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Steer Axle

The front axle of a vehicle, which is connected to the steering mechanism, allowing the driver to control the vehicle's direction.

Tie Rod

A crucial component in the steering system of a vehicle that transmits force from the steering center link to the steering knuckle, enabling steering.

Power Divider

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