A social and symbolic hierarchical system of classification and separation that organizes people into rigid groups characterized by inner-group marriage, heredity, lifestyle, and occupation is referred to as a:
A) monarchy.
B) totalitarian system.
C) feudal system.
D) caste system.
E) none of these

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A caste system is a form of social stratification characterized by hereditary status, endogamy, and social barriers sanctioned by custom, law, or religion. It is most commonly associated with South Asian cultures, particularly India, and involves a division of people into social groups where assignments of rights are determined by birth, are fixed, and hereditary.

A Social and Symbolic Hierarchical System of Classification and Separation