Eurasian Social Structure

10/4/2017

Amelia

10/4/2017 08:57:49 am

Hi Wyatt,
Amelia has just posted a comment on your blog post, Strayer 5, Eurasian Social Structure:
What set of ideas underlies India's caste-based society?
-It is better to do one's own duty badly, than to do someone else's well
-Karma, dharma and rebirth justified caste. Being born into a higher caste was reflective of one's actions in a past life
-There were four castes (each were represented by a part of Purusha's body). Brahmins- priests whose sacrifices secured the functioning of the world. Kshatriya- key to governing and protecting society (soldiers and rulers). Vaisya- farmers/cultivators. Sudra-laborers
-The Brahmins, Kshatriya, and Vaisya were twice born
-Idea of ritual purity and pollution (contact with an untouchable could make a Brahmin spiritually unclean)
-Selfless performance of caste duties contributed to spiritual progress
- Misbehaving for your particular caste could be reason for being expelled(pressured to adhere to duties)

Am I interpreting this question correctly?

Bingham

10/4/2017 08:58:58 am

I moved this over from the old forum that you posted on. This is the forum for this year.

I think this is a really great answer!

Bingham

Welcome class of 2020. Some years students collaborate in this space effectively, some years not so much. One thing I know, collaboration significantly enhances learning. If you want access to my thoughts, this is the collaboration space to use. Most people propose an answer to margin questions, big picture question, or anything else related to managing Strayer. Other people can then comment leading to a stronger answer. I'll keep an eye on these pages, and pop in when I think you need me.

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