Caste System & Modern India
Students will investigate the historical caste system in India, its social and geographic impacts, and its interaction with India's modern democratic and tech-driven economy.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the caste system has historically influenced social geography and economic opportunity in India.
- Explain why India is often referred to as the 'world's largest democracy'.
- Critique the ongoing challenges and progress in addressing caste-based discrimination in modern India.
Common Core State Standards
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