The class of hereditary slaves who performed degrading occupations in japan was the

a. eta.

b. tatami.

c. pariah.

d. genin.

e. untouchables.

The correct answer is Eta.

The Eta in Japanese society were a people who occupy the lowest status in society. The work of Eta is everything related to animal slaughter and death matters. Slaughterer of animals, undertakers, executioners, leather tanning was a public work of the Eta.