HST 470/570 - Women in Indian Society

Institution:

Western Oregon University

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Description:

Course provides insights into Indian women's lives, and how they are influenced by religions and philosophies (Hinduism and Buddhism), caste system, marriage and family systems. Special attention will be given to the ideals of femininity influenced by the religious practices in classical Hinduism, such as apotheosis, henotheism, sacrifice and yoga; the ideal life cycle of the normative Hindu women; the alternative images of the feminine; the criticisms of the feminine ideal at the modern period regarding women's position in the Constitution and the new secular state, and the development of women's legal status, property rights and liberation struggle

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wou.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 838-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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