What aspect of the Hindu religion fosters respect for women? Give ...

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What aspect of the Hindu religion fosters respect for women? Give some examples to support this idea.
 
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Question 2

Give an example of how caste influences musicians in India (answers may vary). Can outstanding musical ability ever transcend caste in India? Explain your answer with an example.
 
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[Kedrick2014]

Answer to Question 1

• Worshipping God (goddesses) in feminine form is common in Hindu India.


• (Examples may vary.) For example, Mirabai (1504  1550), the Rajasthani and poet/composer; many leading musicians in contemporary India are women; and women are accepted into most professions (even to becoming prime ministers).

Answer to Question 2

• In South India the majority of classical musicians have been high-caste Brahmins.


• Devadasis, a caste of women dedicated to service in temples . . . have been among the most celebrated in music and dance traditions.


• Members of the barbers' caste are known for playing the double-reed nagasvaram and tavil drum associated with sacred events.


• But Ilaiyaraja, from the lowest (untouchable) Harijan community is an acknowledged master, illustrating how genius . . . can transcend caste.

[DelorasTo]

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[Kedrick2014]

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