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I.
World History and Culture
H.
South Asian
Caste, Class
and Gender: Women's Work in India
By Meenakshi Dalal
This presentation is based on Dalal's field study
of women's work in rural India. It treats such topics as arranged marriages
and the dowry system, the seclusion of women, the caste system and the
variety of women's work in India. Dalal's presentation is accompanied by
a slide show.
Cultural Practices
in India
By Meenakshi Dalal
Dalal discusses the many facets of Indian tradition
and culture, including arranged marriage, the caste system and goddess
worship.
The Diversity
of Life in South Asia
By Robert Stoddard
This program focuses
on the everyday lives of people in South Asia, especially India, Nepal, Sri
Lanka, and Bhutan, as expressed in their work, folk art, architecture and
religion. Emphasis can be adjusted according to the needs of your group. This is
not a travelogue. Rather, the contents draw upon the experiences of the
presenters during several periods of living and studying in South Asia. The
presentation may consist of either explanations and interpretations of colored
photographs (that would be displayed best as wall hangings) or commentaries on
slide photos.
Goddess Worship
By Meenakshi Dalal
This program uses slides and discusses "Worship
of Goddess Durga"--the biggest festival in West Bengal during early autumn.
The Status of women in India is explored along with the cultural discussion. |