2. To ensure spiritual purity Couldn’t move up or down in class “Untouchables” Effects: Inequality v Social Order Only relationship where people are equal is friend to friend

3. Structure Joint Family- is an extended family consisting of many generations living under the same roof. 1.Patriarchal- father is head of family

4. Structure 2.Parents- respected 3.Children- continual family support throughout their lives

5. Shakti: 'The Great Divine Mother' in Hinduism Had to obey a male relative Little rights but highly protected

6. Landlord- owned farmland that others worked on Small villages Protection

7. Trade with foreign nations Sold silks, cotton, wool, ivory, spices, & precious gems

8. Men could have more than one wife Suttee: widows committed suicide by throwing themselves on top of their husband’s flaming funeral

10. How would you feel if your parents arranged your marriage to someone you barely knew?