The Burakumin were created centuries ago, when Japanese society was organized into a caste system based on ______.

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The Burakumin were created centuries ago in Japan as a result of a caste system that was organized based on occupation. They were descendants of outcast communities made up of people with occupations considered impure or tainted by death, such as executioners, butchers, and undertakers.

The Burakumin Were Created Centuries Ago, When Japanese Society Was