The caste system is a distinct feature of Indian social institution. It legitimises and forces various discrimination against people born into particular caste. This practice of discrimination is exclusionary as well as humiliating.

According to the hierarchy of caste system each class has a specific place and social status in the society. The caste system is very closely related to the economic status and the economic inequality persistent in the society.

However, in modern society the link between caste and class is not that rigid as it used to be earlier.

The relation between caste and economic class his getting weaker with the increase in education level and modernization of people.