CSGN Lecture: The Caste System in Nepal and Why it Still Matters Today by Dr Mukta Lama on Friday 29th March
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Mar 27, 2019, 9:52:15 AM3/27/19
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Cultural Studies Group of Nepal (CSGN) Monthly Lecture
This month we have great pleasure in welcoming Dr Mukta Lama, a professor of anthropology at Tribhuvan University, to talk on how the caste system functions in Nepal and its impact on today's society.
As I'm sure you all know, the Hindu caste system is based on the religious notion of purity and impurity, stratifying people into a hierarchy of different layers. Those at the top are considered pure, while those at the bottom are considered impure, untouchable and inauspiciousness. Each caste has a different set of practices related to daily life and as a consequence the castes have become segregated. Alongside caste comes higher or lower social status, with one's life chances often being determined by one's caste location. Despite being legally abolished in Nepal in 1962, caste still has a powerful influence on people's behaviour in today's society, and can be seen to impact on social values such as equality and justice. Dr Lama will explain what caste is and discuss why it is important to reflect on caste and its transformation for the contemporary world in which we live.
We look forward to seeing you at the lecture!
As I'm sure you all know, the Hindu caste system is based on the religious notion of purity and impurity, stratifying people into a hierarchy of different layers. Those at the top are considered pure, while those at the bottom are considered impure, untouchable and inauspiciousness. Each caste has a different set of practices related to daily life and as a consequence the castes have become segregated. Alongside caste comes higher or lower social status, with one's life chances often being determined by one's caste location. Despite being legally abolished in Nepal in 1962, caste still has a powerful influence on people's behaviour in today's society, and can be seen to impact on social values such as equality and justice. Dr Lama will explain what caste is and discuss why it is important to reflect on caste and its transformation for the contemporary world in which we live.
We look forward to seeing you at the lecture!
Friday 29th March
10:30 am
Hotel Shanker
| Lectures are free for CSGN members. Non-members are welcome to attend; entrance fee is NRs 500 (half price for students/senior citizens). Free tea/coffee and biscuits are available for all. Not a member yet? You can join at the lecture, or contact us. |
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