Explanation:
Early Vedic age
The caste system was flexible and based onproffesion rather than birth.
There was no concept of Shudra or untouchables.
Women were allowed a greter degree of freedom in this period. They were allowed to participate in the political process of the time to a certain extent.
Kingship was fluid as the kings were elected for a fixed period by the local assembly know as Samiti.
Early Vedic society was pastoralist and semi - nomadic in nature.
Later Vedic Period
The caste system became more rigid in this period with birth being the main criteria.
Shudras became a mainstay in the Later Vedic period. Their sole function was to serve those of the upper castes.
Women were restricted from their participation in society by being relegated to subordinate and docile roles
As society became more urbanized in this period, the need for stable leadership was realized. Thus the absolute rule of the Kings became more and more prominent
Society became more settled in nature. It became centred around agriculture in general