A type of rule where a person's role is determined by his background. Castes also have different levels of power.
For example : in ancient Japan, the Tokugawa Dynasty ruled with a caste system, where the samurai were the highest.
Another example : India apparently has a caste system. This means that if you were born of a poor family, you are required (not destined, required) to be that way, and nothing you do will change that. Specifically, if someone was the reincarnation of the Buddha, that person would be the most powerful man in India.
Contrary to the fetish beliefs, capitalism is NOT a caste system. Capitalism does not judge people on their birth, but requires people to work hard if they want to be rich.
For example : in ancient Japan, the Tokugawa Dynasty ruled with a caste system, where the samurai were the highest.
Another example : India apparently has a caste system. This means that if you were born of a poor family, you are required (not destined, required) to be that way, and nothing you do will change that. Specifically, if someone was the reincarnation of the Buddha, that person would be the most powerful man in India.
Contrary to the fetish beliefs, capitalism is NOT a caste system. Capitalism does not judge people on their birth, but requires people to work hard if they want to be rich.
"Castes don't work very well....and yet somehow they're effective. I'm stumped. Nevertheless, America should not resort to a caste system; that would be unconstitutional & against the founding principles of this country."
-me
-me
by Dave May 19, 2004
by drinkeveryynight June 12, 2011
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by The Dictionary Nerd December 21, 2017
by Breaking dancing on cardboard October 2, 2019
A word that means a lot of things. it can be a good word, a bad word or a word to describe certain peoples behavior.
DONT CAST!(Bad)..... What a CAST!(GOOD/BAD)
awww theres a right cast in here!(refering to the people in the room)
naaa fuck gary, he's just a cast(bad).
...someone turn off jeremy kyle..."no"...awww come on hes an absolute caster!
awww theres a right cast in here!(refering to the people in the room)
naaa fuck gary, he's just a cast(bad).
...someone turn off jeremy kyle..."no"...awww come on hes an absolute caster!
by MC sammy c January 16, 2009