> Why would you think the only alternative to a caste system be a 2500 years old one? This just seem like a false dichotomy. We are talking about region, cultu

> Why would you think the only alternative to a caste system be a 2500 years old one? This just seem like a false dichotomy. We are talking about region, culture and tradition here which need to be preserved. If you are not an Indian you won't understand this. It doesn't apply to you.