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By softer means I ment softer than what usually people picture when they think of distopia and that in my experience is 1984 by Orwell. Yes in brave new world there is a class system and all other listed flaws, but decention is not delt with by force, but by propaganda, ridicule and endless distractions. In other words the main tool of oppression is not the stick but the carrot.
You do understand that a book is about the most priveleged caste? You can't have rigid caste society with soft oppression and carrots without sticks.
You can by using:
Also drugs. It is stated in the book, several times, have you read it?