As a child, Mira was taught to interact only with people from the same social standing as her. When she grew up, she was married into a family similar to hers in race and background. Which of the following systems of social stratification does this scenario illustrate?

A. Ostracism
B. Petalism
C. Slavery system
D. Caste system
E. Class system


Answer: D

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