Warm Up # 6 What is an Arranged Marriage? What are the pro’s and con’s of it? What is a dowry? What problems might it cause?
Today’s Goals Deepen our understanding of Hinduism and become aware of its impact on Women. Practice reading primary documents. H.S. 3 Explain the historical development and impact of major world religions and philosophies
Primary vs. Secondary Original Matera's Discusses original materials Journal/Diary Picture Letter Written laws Newspaper Discusses original materials Textbook 2nd Hand story
Arranged Marriage (CNN)
Cast(e) Away’s - pg. 17 Circle the following laws Group A #’s 1-5 Group B #’s 6-10 Group C #’s 11-15 Group D #’s 15-20
Cast€ Away’s 1. Read each law (by yourself) Circle words that you don’t know 2. Get into your groups Discuss meaning of law (2 min) Translate law (2 min)
The Plight of Women in India (CNN)
Infanticide In India (CNN)
Laws of Manu Create a list of what the Vedas say about the role of women in the Hindu faith. Do’s and Don’t? Obligations? Character Qualities? How do they earn good Karma?
Sati Self – immolation of Hindu widows on the funeral pyres of their husbands.