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Identity is more than one thing...
10th August 2017
When looking at identity, it is important to remember that individuals are never one type in isolation. Sunny Gunessee discovers a BBC clip on how the traditions and stereotypes associated with Indian women may be breaking down, and how this might be used as a valuable resource in the Sociology classroom.
When looking at identity, it is important to remember that individuals are never one type in isolation. This is often something overlooked by students when learning the Culture and Identity unit. Ethnicity and gender brings with it lots of nuances which require close examination. This BBC clip highlights how breaking down traditions and stereotypes associated with the role of Indian women raised with such norms and values, are fighting back at the assumptions and traditions which they believe a patriarchal government is trying to reinforce.
For an extra twist, teachers could explore not just gender and ethnicity, but the role of being a part of a millennial generation and how this may be a turning point within Indian culture.
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