time every civilization has had some sort of caste system. A caste system is a social structure which separates individuals of a civilization into their inherited social class; it can also prohibit the marriage
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and functions of the Hindu Caste System: A Sense of Duty That Stands The Test of Time Abstract This essay explores the origins and functions of the Hindu caste system‚ its correlation to the Hindu religion‚ and its impact on the Hindu society and culture. My research concludes with a progression of expanding world views‚ which are changing the way most Indians view themselves in relation to the world around them. The origins and functions of the Hindu Caste System: A Sense of Duty
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INTRODUCTION The word ‘Caste’ is originally derived from the Latin word Castus‚ which means chaste and pure. From ancient times the Indian society was divided into Jatis or small groups which are distinct from classes. Due to the complexity of Jatis‚ the Portuguese who came to India gave the name castas‚ referring to the pure/impure divide. Thus the word caste came into being in the Indian society. The translation of the terms Varna and Jati into caste seems obscures the real difference between
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poems “Search for my Tongue” by Sujata Bhatt and “Half Caste” by John Agard‚ there are a variety of language features used such as personification‚ metaphors and repetition‚ which personally made descriptions in the poem more vivid. These techniques aided in making these poems more powerful and helped to effectively convey the messages that our identities are engraved in us and that we need to reconsider using the derogatory term ‘half-caste’ as it identifies people as ‘half’ people. Sujata Bhatt
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Transcending Sociolinguistics: Language‚ Caste and Power in India Sociolinguistics and the Language Problem in India Though there has been a long tradition of studying and interpreting language in India‚ most of these studies are in descriptive‚ technical or structural mode. For long‚ language has been seen as a non-political or apolitical phenomenon and its study has remained restricted to its structure. India also has a long tradition in the study of language
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Originally caste depended upon a person’s work‚ it soon became hereditary. The society was divided based on their occupation and line of descent. There after each person was born into an unalterable social status. Why was it developed? It is thought they developed it due to unruly behavior and conflict to help keep order in their communities. It is also said the Aryans wanted to be able to keep their identity apart from the people they defeated in war. Caste also mean’s color. Caste was also
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During the nineteenth century‚ England was divided by the Social Caste System. This system divided you into one of three groups based on your economic value‚ your skills‚ and your acquaintances. These groups were The Aristocrats‚ The Middle Class‚ And The Poor. These groups made up the entirety of England in the nineteenth century. Those in these groups would never formally speak with a lesser ranked person‚ and the lower you were the more worthless you were. The Poor is the lowest class made up
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A long time ago human being lived high up in what is now called heaven. They had a great and illustrious chief. It so happened that this chief’s daughter was taken very ill with a strange affliction. All the people were very anxious as to the outcome of her illness. Every known remedy was tried in an attempt to cure her‚ but none had any effect. Near the lodge of this chief stood a great tree‚ which every year bore corn used for food. One of the friends of the chief had a dream in which he
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The Sundance‚ or known to the Lakota as Wiwanyag Wachipi‚ is one of the most fundamental and sacred rites of the Lakota people. It is also one of the more complex rituals‚ as it is a dance aligned with the sun for three days and two nights and there are numerous small details that must be done before the ritual can take place. Created as a means of bringing together the Lakota people and providing community during hardship‚ the Sundance is the largest and quickest pan-Indian movement up to date.
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To There and Back Set off in search of a place. Not just any place‚ but a place said to be everyone’s hopes and wishes. My friend‚ Homer‚ and I were out on our journey. It was just my friend and I in the woods. I took everything I needed for my trip‚ not knowing how long it would take. We packed a knife‚ matches‚ sleeping bag‚ water proof gear‚ a tent‚ pots and pans‚ walkie talkies‚ money‚ food‚ water‚ summer gear‚ winter gear‚ a GPS‚ and a dog. It was midsummer so it was warm outside. We
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