POLI 322 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Social Equality, Proselytism, Vaishya
28 Sep 2014
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Lose compromise was reached whereby english and hindi continued: the other region is part of north-east india on the border with burma because it is even more distinct than southern india. Urdu claimed as the native language for only 8% of the population. From 1947-71, urdu was the native language for only 3-4% Reasons: native urdu-speakers whose ancestors lived in north-western. No moral norms, loosely related set of beliefs and practices of worship that evolved in sa over the centuries. Before colonial rule, there was no clear indication of a sense of a. Has some reality and therefore it is useful to understanding caste: base for social/ritual status, ritual purity or devotion. Decide which religious practices you engage in. Whether you can practice as a priest or enter certain spaces. Has to do with occupation (must follow occupation of ancestors) Social and ritual rights (entering temples, living in privileged areas, owning land, becoming a priest, access better water)
