Introduction

Refer sleepy answers

Difference

Similarity → organic linkages between them

  1. Caste and Tribal Marriage endogamy and Clan exogamy
  2. Cate and tribal both have unique god
  3. Caste and Tribal both have specialised Expertise in Work
  4. Caste and Tribal both have localised characteristics
Matrix TRIBAL CASTE
Definition
Territory They Max weber said that when tribal loose their territory they become a caste groups.
Religion Animism and Natural ; lack of written order based Ritualism, written order based
Language Unique to each Tribe group No such uniqueness
Occupation Natural primitive Decided by the caste position
Social stratification No strict well developed form of social hierarchy Strict well developed social form of hierarchy
Marriage Marriage practices and rule are not so elaborate Marriage practices and rule and elaborate

Conclusion

However F G Bailey believe that caste and tribal from a continua with caste on one end and tribal on the other. Hence they are not seen as distinct group.