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N.K. Sharma
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Asked: January 16, 20242024-01-16T16:52:12+05:30 2024-01-16T16:52:12+05:30

What is a tribe, and how is it different from a caste?

How does a tribe vary from a caste, and what does it mean?

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    1. Himanshu Kulshreshtha Elite Author
      2024-01-16T16:53:21+05:30Added an answer on January 16, 2024 at 4:53 pm

      A tribe and a caste are both social groupings found in various cultures and societies, but they differ in several key ways:

      1. Definition and Origin:
      2. Tribe: A tribe is typically a social group characterized by shared ancestry, a common language, and often a geographic territory. Tribes often have their own cultural practices, traditions, and leadership structures.
      3. Caste: A caste, on the other hand, is a social system that divides people into hereditary groups based on their occupation and social status. Castes are often hierarchical, with limited social mobility. Caste membership is determined by birth.

      4. Mobility and Hierarchy:

      5. Tribe: Tribes may have fluid social structures and allow for more mobility between different tribal groups. Social status in tribes can change over time.
      6. Caste: Castes are rigid and hierarchical, with little mobility between castes. Caste membership is determined at birth and is difficult to change.

      7. Occupation:

      8. Tribe: Tribes are not typically defined by occupation but rather by shared cultural and ancestral ties.
      9. Caste: Castes are defined by occupation and social roles. Each caste traditionally had specific jobs and duties within society.

      10. Social Interactions:

      11. Tribe: Tribal societies often have a more communal and cooperative approach to social interactions within the group.
      12. Caste: Caste-based societies may exhibit more hierarchical and segregated interactions, with restrictions on social mixing between castes.

      13. Geographic Distribution:

      14. Tribe: Tribes are often associated with specific regions or territories and may have nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyles.
      15. Caste: Caste systems can be found in various regions and countries, including India, Nepal, and some parts of Africa.

      In summary, while both tribes and castes are forms of social grouping, tribes are characterized by shared ancestry and cultural ties, while castes are based on occupation and social status with limited mobility. Castes are often associated with a hierarchical and rigid social structure, whereas tribes may exhibit more fluidity and cooperation within the group.

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