Caste

by

Isabel Wilkerson

Shudra Term Analysis

The Shudras are the second-lowest caste in the modern-day Indian caste system. They’re traditionally categorized as the “bearer[s] of burden” and often conscripted to service roles in society.
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Shudra Term Timeline in Caste

The timeline below shows where the term Shudra appears in Caste. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Pillar Number One: Divine Will and the Laws of Nature
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...Kshatriya (warriors) from his arms; the Vaishya (merchants and traders) from his thighs, and the Shudra (servants) from his feet. The Untouchables (or Dalit, as they would later be called) are... (full context)