KY

Caste system in India in broad-- how are you narrowing this--what kind of focus?--bag

Discussions on the "Untouchables"

[|http://elibrary.bigchalk.com/libweb/curriculum/do/document?set=search&groupid=1&requestid=lib_standard&resultid=23&edition=&ts=DDE49CE0FCECECE3A06F607BF004E666_1146033823590&urn=urn%3Abigchalk%3AUS%3BBCLib%3Bdocument%3B46548885]

Christopher H. Smith U.S. Representative Committee on House International Relations Subcommittee. [|http://elibrary.bigchalk.com/libweb/curriculum/do/document?set=search&groupid=1&requestid=lib_standard&resultid=25&edition=&ts=DDE49CE0FCECECE3A06F607BF004E666_1146033823590&urn=urn%3Abigchalk%3AUS%3BBCLib%3Bdocument%3B113939763] Indian patriot, social re-former and moral teacher. He lived in South Africa from 1893 to 1914, before returning to India to lead the independence movement. He was a dominating influence in Congress with his policies of non-violence and civil disobedience and was frequently arrested. After independence he continued his fight to rid India of the **caste system** and to unite Hindu and Muslim, but was assassinated in 1948 on his way to a prayer meeting. (http://www.historystudycenter.com/reference/displayMultiItem.do?FROM_PAGE=HSC_SOM&PROD_ID=hsc&Multi=yes&ResultsID=10A3A71A1ED&ItemNumber=4&QueryName=reference)
 * He discusses the negative effects of the caste system in India along with the other racial issues.**
 * This essay discusses the inequalities in India and the caste system since the 1940s. It is written by Stuart Corbridge.**
 * http://www.historystudycenter.com/jolib/displayMultiItem.do?FROM_PAGE=HSC_SOM&PROD_ID=hsc&Multi=yes&ResultsID=10A3A790E11&ItemNumber=7&QueryName=jolib&journalID=28794**
 * This essay compares the social development of Northern and Southern India. The author Ashutosh Varshney believes that India is becoming more democratic.**
 * http://www.historystudycenter.com/jolib/displayMultiItem.do?FROM_PAGE=HSC_SOM&PROD_ID=hsc&Multi=yes&ResultsID=10A3A790E11&ItemNumber=2&QueryName=jolib&journalID=28794**
 * A guy called Gopal Guru wrote an article about the social system in India.**
 * (http://www.historystudycenter.com/jolib/displayMultiItem.do?FROM_PAGE=HSC_SOM&PROD_ID=hsc&Multi=yes&ResultsID=10A3A790E11&ItemNumber=1&QueryName=jolib&journalID=27154)**
 * Gandhi, Mohandas (Mahatma)** (1869-1948)

He sounds like a great person to discuss in my essay since he fought to get rid of the caste system.

Hi KY

Sounds like you have lots of ideas to explore before making your final choice. Good luck with the decision making!

SH

Have you begun to narrow your topic--religion, history or literature?--bag

Yes, I was interested in doing an essay on a historical/ethical debate, such as the Indian Caste system and the role it plays in Hinduism. I got this idea from this year's MUN issue since I am in the Human Rights Committee. KY

It's good to use some prior research as a starting point on this. You also mentioned in conversation something about the history of the japanese kimono as another history based topic. Try settling on a topic soon.--bag

Hello, I will attach a couple of websites with useful info on the caste system. These focus on abolishing the system... http://archives.cnn.com/2001/WORLD/asiapcf/south/08/17/india.caste/ Did you know that it was abolished a couple of yrs ago?? It is illegal, yet caste-based discrimination still exists. http://www.lycos.com/info/caste-system.html http://www.sikhspectrum.com/112002/rama.htm http://jmm.aaa.net.au/articles/10497.htm

Dear Ms.Wrightson, do you by any chance have more websites or sources on caste system in India? I am planning to do that for my extended essay! HI KY A follow on from MUN? SH Hi KY! You seem to be moving ahead with your topic but we haven't actually talked about your research/topic/essay at all. I suggest we get together soon before you do too much more research. Without a focused topic, it is hard to focus your research. See you soon! Ms. W.