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Describe the attributional theories of caste.

17 Feb 2026
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Attributional theories of caste explain the origin and persistence of the caste system in terms of beliefs, values, and ideological justifications that attribute social hierarchy to inherent qualities of individuals and groups. These theories focus on how religious, cultural, and moral explanations legitimize stratification by presenting caste divisions as natural, divinely ordained, or based on personal attributes. One major attributional explanation is the religious theory, which derives from ancient Hindu texts such as the
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