ASIAN 101 Final: ASIAN STUDIES FINAL STUDY GUIDE
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It"s a series of musical notes that, when combined together, form a melody. Also roots of sacred sexuality in indian culture. Patriarchy & issues related to women in india: rule of the father . It overwhelmed the harappan matriarchy [harappan civilization was matriarchal, influencing later indian culture that led to goddess worship] Lawbook of manu: explains the different role of men and women; role of household when it comes to men and women. Also talks of virginity of women and child marriages. Besides virginity and child marriages, also brought up infanticide and honor/shame. Does not reward you for intents/actions that aren"t selfless. For example, if you purposely help someone out for the sake of good karma or to be rewarded--you will not be rewarded because the intent was not pure (example: think of philosophy"s ethic of intention). Varna: more correct term for caste system. color system. Dalit, harijan: considered untouchable in the varna/caste system.
