These castes are set in stone and it is not possible to change the name with which they are labeled. They focus on “making people like their social lot,” which essentially forces people to conform and accept their social position (Huxley 16). Today, in our modern society, it is extremely difficult to rise higher in the social system we have in place. Usually, if one is poor, it does not change the situation for life. It is too difficult to change your level on the scale and you have to constantly work to make a difference in your situation. Additionally, people are stereotyped and placed into social groups based on qualities, such as race and other physical qualities. Once you enter these groups, it is very difficult to break stereotypes and make a career in the world. These discriminated against people will start to think they can't leave their place, so they create a mindset that tells them they can't move. This mindset can cause people to lose the will to try to be more successful. The parallel between social systems is an important idea to pay attention to, as our society may end up turning into a caste system similar to the one
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