)Discussion: Module 04: Hinduism and Caste
Discussion Board Question: The formation of the caste system certainly has had a dramatic effect on India. Hinduisms ancient texts refer to caste and how it was formed from the body of Parusha. Some researchers have used genetic studies to further understand caste, and believe that it was a way to halt Indo-European mingling with other groups.
Discuss the nature of caste and how Hinduism and caste worked together. What teachings in Hinduism reinforce caste? Why was it so hierarchical (or, dependent on a top/down ranking from elites to outcastes)? Please use specific examples.
To help you answer the question, you may choose to take a look at “How does India’s Caste system work?” Prospect Magazine, at http://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/features/how-does-indias-caste-system-work (Links to an external site.)
Points to Consider:
1. From a cultural perspective, what are the advantages and disadvantages of the caste system?
2. What is the different experience of men and women within the caste system?
** Remember that any outside sources you use must be properly quoted and cited fully. No contributions should copy any source or use more than 5-7 words in order without crediting that source.
I WANT THE DISSCTION POST TO BE 120 WORDS AND THE REPLY FOR THE comments DOWN ONLY 17-20 WORDS AND INCLUDE SOME I AGREE AND that’s TRUE )
Example OF REPLY(Very true most women are considered to on the lower class than men even in todays life)
REPLY TO THESE TWO comments :
FIRST:
The caste system is based on heredity. The caste system was advantageous in different ways ;it led to proper division of labor, preservation of culture and it was also used as an instrument of order. Karma brings the Dharma which was a way of living with respect and duty. The caste system brought low self esteem between the high castes and the low castes in the society, men were viewed to be of high status than women.
Second:
The caste system was and has been used for many years. It is a great importance. It forms as a means of dividing the people into groups. It was a way of controlling the social status of the people. It was very important when it came to marrying. It has never been known for someone to marry outside of their social status. Well only 11% married out of their caste. The caste system goes back even further than Hinduism, it was started with the Varnas. Men were viewed higher status in regard to women. Women were considered unclean and deceptive. Thats why they would always have to be watched. Order is very important. Once you recognize and know your place, it’s best to play your role.
AFTER reading THIS :
XVII
Who will believe my verse in time to come,
If it were fill’d with your most high deserts?
Though yet heaven knows it is but as a tomb
Which hides your life, and shows not half your parts.
If I could write the beauty of your eyes,
And in fresh numbers number all your graces,
The age to come would say ‘This poet lies;
Such heavenly touches ne’er touch’d earthly faces.’
So should my papers, yellow’d with their age,
Be scorn’d, like old men of less truth than tongue,
And your true rights be term’d a poet’s rage
And stretched metre of an antique song:
But were some child of yours alive that time,
You should live twice,–in it, and in my rhyme.
CAN YOU answer THE questions THANKS
Shakespeare, Sonnet 18
Please answer the following questions in a discussion thread and respond to two of your classmates’ posts.
Discussion Question
Sonnet 18:
a. What question does the poetic speaker ask himself in the opening lines of this sonnet?
b. What does he ultimately decide about whether or not this comparison is a good one?
c. What are some of the problems with a summer’s day that the poet discusses in the first eight lines?
d. What does the poet mean when he says, “But thy eternal summer shall not fade”?