Practice Women Slaves, Sati And Labourers (1.7) - THROUGH THE EYES OF TRAVELLERS PERCEPTIONS OF SOCIETY (C. TENTH TO SEVENTEENTH CENTURY)

Practice: Women Slaves, Sati and Labourers

Lesson 1.7THROUGH THE EYES OF TRAVELLERS PERCEPTIONS OF SOCIETY (C. TENTH TO SEVENTEENTH CENTURY)

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Question 1.
What was the practice of sati?
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Think of how Bernier described a tragic event involving a young widow.
Question 2.
How were women viewed in historical narratives?
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Consider the focus of travelers' writings.
3Question 3.
What does the practice of sati involve?
- A ritual of celebration
- Self-immolation of widows
- Marriage customs
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Think about Bernier’s description of the widow.
4Question 4.
True or False: Ibn Battuta reported favorably on women's roles in society.
- True
- False
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Consider how he viewed women primarily through the lens of slavery.
Question 5.
Write an essay comparing the documentation of women's lives by Ibn Battuta and François Bernier. Discuss the implications of their observations on historical narratives.
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Consider how their backgrounds influenced their perceptions.
Question 6.
Propose a modern-day parallel to the practice of sati and relate it to current gender debates.
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Reflect on contemporary issues such as forced marriages or honor killings.

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