A Critical Assessment of the Osu Caste System in Igbo Land
A Critical Assessment of the Osu Caste System in Igbo Land
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
Every period and people throughout human history have had their own troubles, whether natural (earthquakes, floods, etc.) or man-made. Social stratification, discrimination, prejudice, and injustice exist in every society, though they may differ from one to the next. It may manifest itself in a variety of ways, including economic, social, religious, and even political. Individuals, ethnic groups, and countries are all affected. While one group claims superiority over another, some nations claim superiority over another, and it is referred to by various names in various cultures and societies. The caste system is the second system of social stratification in which rank is defined by birth, marriage is limited to members of one's own...