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===Caste system===

===Caste system===

Another criticism of Hinduism is its caste or ''varna'' system. Traditionally Hindu society is divided into four castes:

Another criticism of Hinduism is its caste or ''varna'' system. Traditionally Hindu society is divided into four castes:

*''Brahmin''

*''Brahmin'' (the highest caste in Hinduism)

*''Kshatriya''

*''Kshatriya'' (the warrior or ruling class)

*''Vaishya''

*''Vaishya'' (merchants)

*''Shudra''

*''Shudra'' (unskilled laborers and servants)

''Shudras'' were the lowest caste and were denied of many rights in past. Apart from these four main varnas, there is another group called the ''Dalit'' (Untouchables). Historically these ''dalits'' are the victims of discrimination by higher castes.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/living/caste.shtml The caste system] ''BBC''</ref>

''Shudras'' were the lowest caste and were denied of many rights in past. Apart from these four main varnas, there is another group called the ''Dalit'' (Untouchables). Historically these ''dalits'' are the victims of discrimination by higher castes.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/living/caste.shtml The caste system] ''BBC''</ref>