caste
复数形式
castes
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种姓, 种姓制度
a system that divides the people of a society into different social classes based on their wealth, privilage, or profession
- The caste system in India historically divided society into hierarchical groups based on birth, occupation, and social status.
印度的种姓制度历史上根据出生、职业和社会地位将社会分为等级群体。
- Caste discrimination remains a significant issue in many parts of the world, leading to social inequalities and injustices.
种姓歧视仍然是世界许多地区的一个重大问题，导致社会不平等和不公正。
- The abolition of the caste system has been a long-standing goal of social reform movements in countries where it is prevalent.
废除种姓制度一直是该制度盛行国家社会改革运动的长期目标。
- Caste-based discrimination can limit opportunities for individuals and perpetuate social stratification and exclusion.
基于种姓的歧视可能会限制个人的机会，并延续社会分层和排斥。
- Efforts to address caste-based discrimination require legislative measures, educational reforms, and social awareness campaigns to promote equality and inclusivity.
解决基于种姓的歧视问题需要立法措施、教育改革和社会意识宣传活动来促进平等和包容性。
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种姓, 世袭的社会阶层
a hereditary social class in Hinduism assigned at birth, traditionally ranked according to ritual purity and occupation
- The caste system divided society into distinct groups with prescribed roles.
种姓制度将社会划分为具有规定角色的不同群体。
- Brahmins occupied the highest caste, associated with spiritual purity and priestly duties.
婆罗门占据了最高的种姓，与精神纯洁和祭司职责相关。
- Inter-caste marriage was once taboo in many Hindu communities.
种姓间婚姻曾经在许多印度教社区中是禁忌。
- The caste one was born into often determined their profession and social status.
一个人出生的种姓常常决定了他们的职业和社会地位。
- The caste hierarchy influenced everything from diet to religious rituals.
种姓等级制度影响了从饮食到宗教仪式的一切。