In the second half of the nineteenth century, how did gender and caste intersect in South Asia? How was the law of inheritance and widow remarriage interpreted by law courts? Discuss how caste and gender shape Ramabai’s views of Hinduism and Christianity

Learning Goal: I’m working on a history writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Answer any ONE of the following TWO questions. The answer to the questions must be three, but not more than 4 pages long (double-spaced). Your readings from the textbook and the articles on the course website must be the only source for your answers. Finally, Wikipedia is NOT a valid source and its use will cost you points.

Q 1) In the second half of the nineteenth century, how did gender and caste intersect in South Asia? How was the law of inheritance and widow remarriage interpreted by law courts? Discuss how caste and gender shape Ramabai’s views of Hinduism and Christianity. (Cite Lucy Carroll, Gauri Viswanathan, Bose & Jalal)

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Q 2) Imagine you were living in Delhi between 1857 and 1947. What events would you have seen, experienced, or heard of in newspapers? In other words, list some of the important political, social, and economic changes in your lifetime? Discuss two changes/events in each category (political, economic, social) briefly. (Cite Bose & Jalal, Lucy Carroll, Viswanathan, David Gilmartin, Tumbe)