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similarities. We often assume, for example, that China and India are two very different cultures with very different social structures. However, upon closer examination we can also find similarities. The
following paper first discusses Chinas traditional social structure, and then does the same for India. The paper finishes with a comparison and contrast of the information presented. China
Understanding that Chinese traditional social structure involves many different areas of interest, such as gender, religion, political forces, and issues of heritage to mention but a few of the
areas, we focus on only a few of Chinas traditional social structures. The first social structure to be examined is social stratification. "Traditional thought accepted social stratification as natural
and considered most social groups to be organized on hierarchical principles. In the ideal Confucian scheme of social stratification, scholars were at the highest level of society, followed by farmers,
then by artisans, with merchants and soldiers in last place" (Library of Congress. China: Social Stratification, 1987). Such conditions, although found predominantly in ancient history, are also heavy influencers of
present day conditions, despite communism. For example, we find that "Although commerce has been a major element of Chinese life since the early imperial period, and wealthy merchants have
been major figures in Chinese cities, Confucianists disparaged merchants. Commercial success never won respect, and wealth based on commerce was subject to official taxes, fees, and even confiscation" (Library of
Congress. China: Social Stratification, 1987). Clearly this is something that is still important in the social structure of China, especially with the power of communism where the wealthy are not
considered to be the most respectable individuals. However, at the same time we note that manual labor, such as farming, was looked down upon for the most part, with
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