Social status is a concept that is used to describe the relative position of individuals or groups in a society. It is often divided into two categories: CLASS='font-bold underline-link hover:text-barberry-yellow'>CASTE and CLASS. CLASS='font-bold underline-link hover:text-barberry-yellow'>CASTE is a system of social stratification based on ancestry, endogamy, and hereditary occupation. CLASS is a system of social stratification based on economic and social status. Both CLASS='font-bold underline-link hover:text-barberry-yellow'>CASTE and CLASS are important components of social status.