How do castes work? Can you tell what caste someone is by how they're dressed?
It does.
I've seen it and it is horrible. I loathe the caste system. I loathe almost everything to do with hinduism. I loathe how deeply astrology is rooted in our systems, I loathe how I can tell what sub-caste of brahmin someone is by the way they dress during ceremonies or by the marks on their forehead. It disgusts how I have been raised in a way that I prefer my castle's cooking to another's.
The caste system is definitely disgusting. If you're very interested in knowing more, contact me on twitter. I use the same handle everywhere. I'll send you some resources about how it has damaged this society more than helped it.