PPT-Caste Systems in

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. THE ARYANS AND THE CASTE SYSTEM. . About . 1500. bc. , powerful nomadic warriors known as Aryans began to appear in northern India. Their skill on horseback allowed the Aryans to conquer the native people and to expand south into the subcontinent. . e. n systems of . Chinese . Class. and . Indian . Caste. ?. WHAP . –. . UNIT 2 - . Eurasian - Classical Age . C. H. 6. . Eurasian Social Hierarchies. 500. . BCE. – 500 . CE. Both systems are used to define social hierarchy.. 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! . A Brief Global History. . First Edition. CHAPTER 6. Eurasian Social Hierarchies. 500 . B.C.E.. –500 . C.E.. Copyright © 2009 by Bedford/St. Martin’s. Robert W. Strayer. Opening Vignette. A. . Caste. Introduction and Project Information. Untouchables. Musicians. In India musicians are part of the lowest caste.  They are . Harijans. (god's 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.. . 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. 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. Why . were physical geography and location important to the development of Indian civilization?. Be sure you can label: . Himalayas, Hindu Kush, Indian Ocean, Ganges River, Indus River. Indian civilization began in the . 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. In some cases their boundaries co-terminate with those of the respective Varna in a region they belong to. . What is more, . inter-caste marriages across different ritual strata, even often crossing the self acknowledged Varna boundaries. What Is CASTE?. Common Model. Caste and Other Hierarchical Ideas/Practices. Caste refers to ideologies and practices that . justify INEQUALITY. In . that respect . caste is no . different . from . other such ideologies practices across the world that do the same. Caste and politics What is caste? Caste is a term that is used to define a system of social stratification that is based on an individual’s birth .The system of social stratification based on birth is called caste system. The term is mostly