Thread: What was the social setup in the later Vedic age?

There were different social setup in the later vedic period. later Vedic age saw division of the society into 4 parts based on occupation with the Priests (Brahmins), the Warriors (Kshtariyas), farmers and traders (Vaishyas) and Shudras (cleaners and servants) which later formed strong divide in the form of Casteism still practiced in some parts of Modern India.

Casteism In India still prevails. Despite casteism reduction in India, caste-based violence occurs in India frequently. Ranvir Sena, one caste supremacist fringe from Bihar has committed serious violent attacks against many SC communities. Phoolan Devi from Mallah lower caste, was raped by upper-caste Thakurs, she later became bandit, and massacred 22 Thakurs in 1981, later she became a politician.

In my view the social setup in the Vedic age was not rational. Apart from few classes of people, there were many who were looked upon as low grade people. For example the backward class, schedule caste, and scheduled tribe people who were treated as untouchables which i think is a sinful act. This still prevails in our nation and i think it wouldn't vanish until people stop categorizing them in the name of social justice.