As the internet discusses the Indian and Chinese caste systems, read how hereditary social hierarchies existed in Asia and even Europe

As the internet discusses the Indian and Chinese caste systems, read how hereditary social hierarchies existed in Asia and even Europe

For decades, discussions around caste have almost always centred on India. International media, academics and activists frequently present caste as a uniquely Indian problem, often portraying it as an institution found nowhere else in the world. However, a growing India-China debate on social media has recently challenged that perception, with many users pointing out that rigid birth-based and occupation-based hierarchies existed across several …

Does China Have a Caste System? Understanding the Hukou System That Divides Urban and Rural Citizens

A heated debate has erupted online over whether China has a “caste-like” system similar to India’s. At the center of the discussion is China’s Hukou system — a decades-old household registration framework that critics argue has created deep social and economic divisions across the country. While China does not have a religious caste hierarchy like […] The post Does China Have a Caste System? Understanding the Hukou System That Divides Urban and …