The lowest class in Japanese feudalism was the "eta," often referred to as outcasts or untouchables. They were marginalized and faced significant discrimination, working in occupations considered impure, such as leatherworking or handling the dead. This social hierarchy was rigid, with the eta occupying a position outside the traditional four-class system of samurai, farmers, artisans, and merchants. Their status reflected the broader societal norms and values of feudal Japan.
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