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 ID: 460583
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Caste Systems in Maycomb and beyondSlide2
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
Usually
based on heredity
Usually
very rigidSlide3
Commonly found where?
India
Portugal
Spain
Nepal
America?Slide4
Brainstorm and share
In general, societies divide their classes based on differences in:
Use your handout to record your ideasSlide5
In Maycomb . . . . .
Talk with a neighbor about how
Maycomb
divides the members of its community.
Use your handout to record your ideasSlide6
Character list
Work with your neighbor
Choose at least 8 characters and place them on
Maycomb’s
caste system
Follow the guidelines provided on your handout
About 15 minutes, be ready to share with classSlide7
Caste systems in today’s small town America
Based on what criteria?
Brainstorm and work with your partner – follow chart on handoutSlide8
Re-rank into the new caste system
Using the same characters, re-rank them according to your modern day social structure.
Follow the format on the handout
Answer the questions provided
Work with your partner, be ready to share