Task In your groups match the definition of each job to the correct picture. Rank these jobs in the order you think they be in with the most important job at the top.
Your thoughts…. Why did you place them in the order you did What factors influenced your decisions? Does it matter if there is an order? What effects would it have on our society if the jobs were ranked like this?
Discuss in your groups If you had to choose which rank you should be in what rank would you be and why? Is it important to have that choice? What if that choice is taken away from you?
Title: The Hindu caste system L/O: To evaluate whether or not we should help the untouchables. Key Question: Is the caste system a good idea?
The characteristics of the brahmins are; peacekeeper, self-harmony, austerity, and purity; loving-forgiveness and righteousness; vision and wisdom and faith. The Brahmins= priest or teacher
The characteristics of the kshtriyas are: a heroic mind, inner fire, constancy, resourcefulness, courage in battle, generosity and noble leadership. The Kshtriyas= Rulers or fighters
The characteristics of the vaishyas are; trade, agriculture and the rearing of cattle. The Vaishyas= Skilled workers, Traders and farmers
The characteristics or job descriptions of a the shudras are; labourers, craftsmen, service professions, trade, agriculture and the rearing of cattle. The Shudras= Unskilled workers
The jobs or work for the untouchables are: cleaning of the streets, working In the sewages and generally doing work no one else would want to do. The Untouchables
The 5 Scenario cards In your groups each person will have one card describing one of the castes Can you work out which description matches which of the castes
Gandhi did not agree with the caste system In this video clip you will see him living in an Ashram How does he demonstrate equality between all races and people no matter what caste you are from?
Verbal boxing “We shouldn’t help poor people like the untouchables because its due to their previous actions”. - Do you agree?