PPT-The Caste System

Introduction and Project Information Untouchables Musicians In India musicians are part of the lowest caste  They are Harijans gods children which used to be known as untouchables  Though their music is enjoyed by many the act of playing some of these instruments is considered to be unclean  The saliva that is being blown into the horns is thought to be very unhygienic there for not fit for people in higher castes to play these instruments. Gov 1255. Politics of India. Prof . Prerna. Singh. Caste in India. Societal structure of caste: The four . varnas. Political implications of caste: . . Caste Mobilization. . Why. , when and how did castes . CLASS – a social group sharing similar characteristics (economic, political or cultural) . CASTE – what does this term mean? . What is the caste system?. STEP 1: . Read through the four examples and fill out the questions in the chart for each! . . by John Agard. Half-Caste. . by John Agard. Mini Task 1. Write a few words about a time when someone insulted you. . How do you feel? . How did you react?. Half-Caste. . by John Agard. Learning Objectives. Maycomb. and beyond. What is a caste system?. A . division of society based on differences. A . system of rigid social stratification. A . class structure determined by birth. The . organization of classes within a society. Chapter 3 - India. Indus River Valley Civilizations. I.) Indus River Valley Civilizations: also known by their two major cities: . Harappa. and Mohenjo-Daro that established around the fertile . Indus River Valley. How Indian Society is . Segregated. 6. th. Grade Social Studies. Zachary . Radabaugh. Caste Pyramid. Test. Credits. This pyramid represents the five . classes, or castes, . of Indian society, as well as the gods. Click on either the “Gods” or any of the classes to learn more. TEMPLES. Ancient India – Achievements. Magnificent temples—both Hindu and Buddhist—were built all around India. They remain some of the most beautiful buildings in the world . today. Gupta. temples were topped by huge towers and were covered with carvings of the god worshipped inside. JYOTI. Assistant Professor. Department of Political Science. PGGC-11. Chandigarh. Impact of Caste on the Politics. Caste and Political Parties. Caste and Democracy at Grassroots. Caste and Elections. Origins of the Caste System. Early Aryans had divided society into 4 groups—non-Aryans held lowest jobs. Learned this from the Vedas (collection of hymns, chants, ritual instructions). During Vedic Age class divisions will reflect social and economic roles rather than ethnic difference. BY: Serena, Abraham, ariel, and jasmine. . Key words. Varnas. Brahmins. kshatriyas. Vaisyas. Sudras. reincarnation . caste . aryans. . What is the Caste System . The Caste system is a class structure that told if a person was better than any other . The caste system is determined by birth , it is determined by your parents, For example, if you're parents are born in the sudras, you will become a sudra as well in your life . The caste system is usually found in India , but the truth is that there are caste system all over the world . later in india the caste system was later incorporated into the hindu religion . Those who broke the rules of the caste system were banned from their homes and caste.they would become untouchables. finally, if they heard a brahmin a work they would get the punishment of melted lead in their ear.. Starter Task. Read through the poem carefully and jot down any words/terms that you don’t understand in your exercise book. LO: To understand how . Agard. uses imagery and . humour. . to . assert racial identity. Essential Standards:. 6.C.1 . Explain how the behaviors and practices of individuals and groups influenced societies, civilizations and regions.. Clarifying Objectives. 6.C.1.3 Summarize systems of social structure within various civilizations and societies over time (e.g., Roman class structure, Indian caste system and feudal, matrilineal and patrilineal societies).. La gamme de thé MORPHEE vise toute générations recherchant le sommeil paisible tant désiré et non procuré par tout types de médicaments. Essentiellement composé de feuille de morphine, ce thé vous assurera d’un rétablissement digne d’un voyage sur . Date your papers:. Monday, March 11, 2013. Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Monday, March 11, 2013. 1. . Quiet Question: Type Two Prompt. ---Ms. Barben is going to read aloud “The . HistoryMakers. -Siddhartha Gautama the Enlightened One.” As she does, you should be doing Active Reading/Talking to the Text. After reading the article, you will now answer the following three questions. You should be using your notes on the Religions of India to help you answer the questions.