1. Kashmir Conflict Continuation of India-Pakistan Conflict
1947: Post-Independence
2/3 Muslim
1/3 Hindu
Maharaja of Kashmir was Hindu
Chose to stay part of India
WATER is main issue
Threat of NUCLEAR WAR
UN involvement
Pakistan blames Indian army
India blames Pakistani terrorism

3. Women in India Traditional gender roles:
esp. middle class women
Indian mythology idolizes motherhood
Working women still expected to do housework
Marriages traditionally arranged
Today couples have more say
Newspaper/internet ads
Dowries sometimes to groom’s family
Brides family pays for wedding
Typically moves in with groom’s family
Bottom of family hierarchy
Must listen to mother-in-law
Status rises once a son is born
Sati: cremation of wife on her husbands funeral pyre

4. BOLLYWOOD India’s movie industry Mix of Bombay and Hollywood
Mumbai (formerly Bombay)
Over 1000 movies a year
Hollywood 600
Why Popular?
Culturally appealing
HUGE international audience
Wholesome
Musicals are popular
Popular films:
Bride and Prejudice
Monsoon Wedding
Lagaan

5. Kashmir Conflict Cause and Effect
Causes:
Effects: