1-Why would each varna approve/disapprove of the caste system?

-A Brahmin would approve of the caste system but a Shudra would disapprove. Brahmins will approve as they are at the top of the caste system and therefore even if they are not smart, they will still hold their positions as a Brahmin. Shudras would disapprove as even if they are very capable, they will forever be a Shudra and can never rise into a higher rank in the caste system. Kshatriyas and Vaisyhas would also disapprove as they would all want to become Brahmins, the highest position in the caste system.

2-What makes it fair/unfair?

-The future generations will not be able to rise through the ranks and hold a higher position even if they are capable of doing so. However, by applying the caste system, the society is more organized.

3-Would it be possible to apply the caste system in Singapore?

-No, it would not be possible. If we try to do this in the modern society, our future generations would not study hard as they would get the same job as their parents and their future will still be the same. There could also be race and religion riots.

We did not manage to present our powerpoint slides to the class and so we are putting the slides up on our history blog. Our topic is the strengths and weaknesses of the Qin dynasty.