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Understanding the Caste System and Its Impact on Discrimination in Society

This lesson plan aims to educate students about the caste system's origins and its relation to Hindu beliefs, such as karma, reincarnation, and dharma. Through reading and discussion, students will explore how caste structures influence social hierarchies and discrimination. They will analyze examples of systemic discrimination while relating these concepts to modern societal issues. By the end, students will have created a list of the five "worst" jobs in contemporary American society, considering their implications and societal perceptions.

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Understanding the Caste System and Its Impact on Discrimination in Society

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  1. Monday, April 30thClass Discussion Question Create a list (with short explanation) of the 5 “worst” jobs in modern American society.

  2. Here is the plan… • Students will understand the origins of the caste system. • Students will relate the caste system to the Hindu principles of karma, re-incarnation, and dharma. • Students will brainstorm a list of other examples of systemized discrimination.

  3. The Caste System • Read “The Caste System” from page #524 in your Red textbook. • Read “More about the Caste System in India” from page #526 in your textbook.

  4. Aryan Beliefs • The Aryans were warlike people who conquered much of India’s Northern Plain @ 1500 B.C. • The Aryans placed great value on cattle. Cattle was given to warriors who were successful in battle. • The Aryans divided people into 4 social classes called “varna”.

  5. Caste System • The caste system is based in large part upon Aryan beliefs (developed over thousands of years). Aryan beliefs are thought to be the basis for Hinduism. • According to Hinduism, people suffer from pain and sorrow because they pursue false goals such as material riches.

  6. Caste Karma Reincarnation Dharma

  7. And now our feature presentation…

  8. Caste System • The caste system has been officially outlawed in India since their independence in 1947. • People still experience some forms of discrimination based upon the caste system - most notably in rural areas.

  9. Highest caste • The highest caste are the Brahmins. Brahmins are often Hindu priests.

  10. Untouchable • Estimates vary, but National Geographic estimates that 1 in 6 Indians are considered Untouchable.

  11. Politically Correct • It is no longer correct to use the term “Untouchable”. • Mohandas Gandhi called these people the Harijan meaning “children of god”!

  12. Here is the plan… • Students will understand the origins of the caste system. • Students will relate the caste system to the Hindu principles of karma, re-incarnation, and dharma. • Students will brainstorm a list of other examples of systemized discrimination.

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