(1) The racial form of social division, that is social differences on the basis of
 colour is widely prevalent in societies.
(2) The varna and caste based division of society is found in India. Here Brahmins are considered as
the highest varna while the Shudras are the lowest.
(3) Linguist division is another major form of social division found in all societies. There are more
than 1000 languages spoken in the world.
(4) The social division is also manifested by the cultural and sub cultural divisions of society.