Ch+16+Social_Gender


 * India/Indian Ocean Basin Social and Gender**


 * India used the Caste System
 * The system adapted to arriving peoples
 * Each group in the caste had its own code of conduct
 * The Caste system was swayed by changes in trade and the economy
 * They had subcastes known as jati
 * Merchants held important positions until the Mongol era
 * The Caste System became more complex and spread to Southern India (It was previously only used in Northern India)
 * They created guilds based on interests (ex: occupations)
 * Though initially unwelcomed, the Turkish and Muslim groups were later incorporated into the system
 * The Caste helped order work relationships with other workers
 * People in the lower castes converted to Islam in hopes of improving their social status
 * Islam helped shape social boundaries

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