Elizabeth Choy - Group Discussion
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 @ 8:21 PM
Elizabeth Choy
Why would each varna approve/disapprove of the caste system?
- The Brahmins and the Kshatriyas would approve of the caste system because they are of the upper class and they can enjoy the privileges and advantages of being in the upper class. But the Vaishyas, Shudras and the Pariahs would not approve of the caste system because they would always remain in the same caste, doing the same thing unless they fufil their dharma and get good karma and would be reincarnated into a higher caste in their next lifetime.
What makes it fair/unfair?
- It is unfair because some people from the lower castes may be smart and talented, but they will never make it to the top because of the caste system. It is also unfair because there might be people in the Brahmin/Kshatriya caste that cannot lead, and the country might be in chaos because of their inability to lead.
Would it be possible to apply the caste system in Singapore?
- It would be difficult to implement the caste system in Singapore because everyone in the country has a right to voice out their own opinions and there would be people, such as the poor, who would be dissatisfied, as their future generations would have to continue to be poor when they have the potential to rise up and earn a better living. As a result, this may cause unrest in the country and also cause dire consequences such as riots or protests against the government.
Task B.
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