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Monday, April 30 th Class Discussion Question. Create a list (with short explanation) of the 5 “worst” jobs in modern American society. Here is the plan…. Students will understand the origins of the caste system.
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Monday, April 30thClass Discussion Question Create a list (with short explanation) of the 5 “worst” jobs in modern American society.
Here is the plan… • Students will understand the origins of the caste system. • Students will relate the caste system to the Hindu principles of karma, re-incarnation, and dharma. • Students will brainstorm a list of other examples of systemized discrimination.
The Caste System • Read “The Caste System” from page #524 in your Red textbook. • Read “More about the Caste System in India” from page #526 in your textbook.
Aryan Beliefs • The Aryans were warlike people who conquered much of India’s Northern Plain @ 1500 B.C. • The Aryans placed great value on cattle. Cattle was given to warriors who were successful in battle. • The Aryans divided people into 4 social classes called “varna”.
Caste System • The caste system is based in large part upon Aryan beliefs (developed over thousands of years). Aryan beliefs are thought to be the basis for Hinduism. • According to Hinduism, people suffer from pain and sorrow because they pursue false goals such as material riches.
Caste Karma Reincarnation Dharma
Caste System • The caste system has been officially outlawed in India since their independence in 1947. • People still experience some forms of discrimination based upon the caste system - most notably in rural areas.
Highest caste • The highest caste are the Brahmins. Brahmins are often Hindu priests.
Untouchable • Estimates vary, but National Geographic estimates that 1 in 6 Indians are considered Untouchable.
Politically Correct • It is no longer correct to use the term “Untouchable”. • Mohandas Gandhi called these people the Harijan meaning “children of god”!
Here is the plan… • Students will understand the origins of the caste system. • Students will relate the caste system to the Hindu principles of karma, re-incarnation, and dharma. • Students will brainstorm a list of other examples of systemized discrimination.