How did belief systems affect gender roles, regarding The Ramayana and The Devi-Mahatmya?
I am totally stumped for my AP World History class. I have very small ideas, but overall nothing of importance, and I need to be prepared for a Socratic seminar. For the Ramayana (adapted by R. K. Narayan), we were given the story of Ahalya and Guatama, but at the end of the story in the second selection, in which Sita proves her fidelity to Rama. In the Devi-Mahatyama, we were given lines 1.56 - 1.63 and 4.1 - 4.26. Some aiding questions for the Ramayana were: How might the concept of fulfilling one's dharma reinforce patriarchy? Conversely, how might it empower both men and women? What does the Ramayana suggest about classical Indian roles of men and women? What other primary sources can you imagine using to understand classical Indian men and women? What sorts of primary sources might be more reliable than this one? And for the Devi-Mahatmya: Compare the portrayal of the Goddess to the portrayal of Sita in the Ramayana. How do they differ? Which epic presents a more empowering ideal for women? Do you think the Devi-Mahatmaya threatens patriarchy in Indian society? The questions I listed are not required to be answered, but are simply questions to prompt thinking. I just really need a somewhat thorough answer as soon as possible. It would help a lot of quotes were included, and connections to religions like hinduism and buddhism, etc. I really need lots of help with the current topics we are doing in class, so any help is greatly appreciated.
Describe how own values, belief systems and experiences may effect working practice?
Have a look at this essay - it might give you some ideas: http://www.studymode.com/essays/2-3-Desc... Everyone has different values, beliefs and preferences. What you believe in, what you see as important and what you see as acceptable or desirable is an essential part of who you are. The way in which you respond to people is linked to what you believe in, what you consider important and what interests you. You may find you react positively to people who share your values and less warmly to people who have different priorities. When you develop friendships, it is natural to spend time with people who share your interests and values. However, the professional relationships you develop with people you support are another matter. As a professional, you are required to provide the same quality of support for all, not just for those who share your views and beliefs. This may seem obvious, but knowing what you need to do and achieving it successfully are not the same thing. Working in the social care sector, you are bound to come across people whose views you do not agree with, and who never seem to understand your point of view. Awareness of differences, your reaction to them and how they affect the way you work is a crucial part of personal and professional development. If you allow your own preferences to dominate your work with people, you will fail to perform to the standards of the Codes of Practice for social care workers set out by the UK regulating bodies.
How did belief systems affect gender roles, regarding The Ramayana and The Devi-Mahatmya?
I am totally stumped for my AP World History class. I have very small ideas, but overall nothing of importance, and I need to be prepared for a Socratic seminar. For the Ramayana (adapted by R. K. Narayan), we were given the story of Ahalya and Guatama, but at the end of the story in the second selection, in which Sita proves her fidelity to Rama. In the Devi-Mahatyama, we were given lines 1.56 - 1.63 and 4.1 - 4.26. Some aiding questions for the Ramayana were: How might the concept of fulfilling one's dharma reinforce patriarchy? Conversely, how might it empower both men and women? What does the Ramayana suggest about classical Indian roles of men and women? What other primary sources can you imagine using to understand classical Indian men and women? What sorts of primary sources might be more reliable than this one? And for the Devi-Mahatmya: Compare the portrayal of the Goddess to the portrayal of Sita in the Ramayana. How do they differ? Which epic presents a more empowering ideal for women? Do you think the Devi-Mahatmaya threatens patriarchy in Indian society? The questions I listed are not required to be answered, but are simply questions to prompt thinking. I just really need a somewhat thorough answer as soon as possible. It would help a lot of quotes were included, and connections to religions like hinduism and buddhism, etc. I really need lots of help with the current topics we are doing in class, so any help is greatly appreciated.
How does a belief system, such as a religion, affect the way someone lives their life? Or does it not?
From what I have seen it affects most aspects, I guess it really depends on the person.. I have known people who have such strong beliefs that it visibly effects every aspect of their lives, I have known people that I didn't even know had beliefs until a certain issue came up that was directly effected by their beliefs.. Really I think it's a matter of commitment, some people are more committed to their beliefs, others are less so and some not at all. I have known people who you would never in a million years guess were religious until something happened to reveal their belief.. other people I have known have beliefs that basically are always on display for all to see.. which can get kind of annoying. As for myself, my beliefs effect everything I am, and all that I do.. but it's not often that they effect my life openly, or directly.
How does gender affect the plot and character development in " The Kite Runner"?
Hello, The Kite Runner revolves entirely around Amir and his thoughts and actions. The majority of the book is focused on his relationship with his father. The relationship is built on avoidance and a struggle for acceptance. Amir is constantly striving to make Baba proud of him. There are many obstacles to this goal. One of these obstacles is the differing gender traits of the two. Gender roles are defined in Looking out, Looking in as the socially approved ways that men and women are expected to behave (Adler et al 108). Gender is not what sex you are! In essence, everyone is a mixture of both male and female gender traits. This applies to Baba and Amir by acting as a difference in the two. Baba is for the most part a very masculine character in nearly all areas. He is large, athletic, aggressive and opinionated. Therein the conflict lies. Amir is almost nothing like his father. He has a small build and tends to be shy. He avoids conflict whenever possible and prefers a good book to anything related to athleticism. He has many more feminine characteristics than Baba and thus the two have little in common. More at link....
What does "traditional gender roles" mean?
This is a very good question as there is often a a very misleading conflation as we associate the concept of ' traditional society' with 'traditonal' gender roles and 'modern society' with 'modern gender roles'. Generally we associate non-traditional gender roles as meaning: 'greater gender equality within the family and within the broader society'. However it was the development of modern rational liberal society from the 17th to the mid 20th society' that created one of the most unequal sets of gender relationships centred around the strict division between the private (specifically the family) sphere and the public sphere. In this period women were legally, economically and often physcially restrcited to the domestic sphere. Those women who had no male protector/wage earner in this first 250 years of modern society had a very hard time. As did the women who had brutal husbands because the family was such a 'private sphere' brutality, assault and rape, within marriage was frequently ingnored, even applauded. so 'traditional roles' are associated with 1. women's exclusion from public life - being unable to earn wages or above subsistence wages, unable to access the majority of educational courses, unable to negotiate finances to establish their own businesses, unable to have access as voters or players in the politcal sphere, or to have free access to public sphere leisure activities (eg going to the local pub, or even walking alone in the street) 2. Men were also penalised by this strict separation of the domestic and public spheres: they were unable to access their more caring and expressives feelings and roles (eg as parents) They had to bear the role of sole income earner, a role which was particularly difficult in economic depressions.
How does gender affect our identity?
It's simple, just think about all the gender bias there are out there. People expect different behaviors of different genders, this is the way our society works. Each country is different, so I'll focus on western culture. If a girl wears a skirt, it's fine. If a girl wears pants, it's fine. When I guy wears pants, it's fine. When a guy wears a skirt, he's a fag! He's a fag and there is something wrong with him! o.O Mind you, this isn't my opinion, but this seems to hold true across the board. Wearing clothing, listening to certain kinds of music and even television shows fall under this 'gender bias' I'm referring to. Having a certain 'norm' forced on you can be rather troublesome. Like a girl who wants to 'code and hax' rather than 'curl her hair' may be frowned upon by her more 'girly' peers, where as she may appeal more to 'the guys' now. As a girl, I was suppose to be taught to be pretty quiet, not to rough house with the boys, and playing video games was something that was reserved only for males. (This is growing up in the early 90's by the way.) I did all of these things and as a result, I was I called a tomboy. If I were a boy, these things would be common place and no one would think twice, but because I was a girl I was slapped with a label. This is only a small example out of many. Try and find some things that effected you because of your gender. Good options to think about exploring are 'weight', 'sexual orientation' and 'job titles'. You'd be surprised of the bias's out there! You may actually be sickened if you dig too deep. If I gave you all the answers to your project, you won't learn anything from it. You need to do some 'self-exploration'. The project isn't really about having the 'correct answer', but how well you can identify yourself as an individual and how 'being who you are' effects how you grow up and interact with others. Culture problems would be something along the line of 'gay bashing'. If a guy is gay, he may be beaten up. If a girl is gay, no one cares...most of the time. To sum up what I said: Your gender comes pre-set with cultural norms you are expected to follow. If the status quo doesn't fit your values, you are viewed as an outsider. The rest is up to you. To the 'Google' you go!