(i) There was the problem of dirt and filth. Shoes collected the dirt from the road. this dirt could not be allowed into spaces that were clean, particularly when people in Indian homes sat on the ground. (ii) Leather shoes and the filth that stuck under it were seen as polluting. But public buildinRead more
(i) There was the problem of dirt and filth. Shoes collected the dirt from the road. this dirt could not be allowed into spaces that were clean, particularly when people in Indian homes sat on the ground.
(ii) Leather shoes and the filth that stuck under it were seen as polluting. But public buildings like the courtroom were different from home.
These two headgears did not only look different, but they also signified different things. (i) The turban in India was not just for protection from the heat but was a sign of respectability. It could not be removed at will. (ii) In the Western tradition, the hat had to be removed before social superRead more
These two headgears did not only look different, but they also signified
different things.
(i) The turban in India was not just for protection from the heat but was a sign of respectability. It could not be removed at will.
(ii) In the Western tradition, the hat had to be removed before social superiors as a sign of respect.
(i) The Shanars were A community of toddy tappers who migrated to southern Travan to work under Nair landlords. (ii) As they Were considered a subordinate caste, they were prohibited form using umbrellas and wearing shoes or gold ornaments. (iii) Men and woman were also expected to follow the localRead more
(i) The Shanars were A community of toddy tappers who migrated to southern Travan to work under Nair landlords.
(ii) As they Were considered a subordinate caste, they were prohibited form using umbrellas and wearing shoes or gold ornaments.
(iii) Men and woman were also expected to follow the local custom of never covering their upper bodies before the upper caste.
(i) India had its own strict social codes for food and dress. (ii) The caste system clearly defined what subordinate and dominant caste Hindus should wear, eat, etc. (iii) Changes in clothing styles that threatened these norms therefore, often created violent social reactions.
(i) India had its own strict social codes for food and dress.
(ii) The caste system clearly defined what subordinate and dominant caste Hindus should wear, eat, etc.
(iii) Changes in clothing styles that threatened these norms therefore, often created violent social reactions.
(i) Many Indian men started wearing Western style of clothes. The wealthy Parsis were the first to adopt Western style of clothing. Baggy trousers and hat were added to long collarless coats with boots and a stick to walk with. (ii) There were others who felt that western style clothes would lead toRead more
(i) Many Indian men started wearing Western style of clothes. The wealthy Parsis were the first to adopt Western style of clothing. Baggy trousers and hat were added to long collarless coats with boots and a stick to walk with.
(ii) There were others who felt that western style clothes would lead to loss of cultural identity.
(iii) Some men resolved to wear Western clothes without giving up their Indian ones. many of them wore Western style clothing for working outside and changed to more comfortable Indian clothes at home.
What explanation did the Indians give for taking off their shoes at home and at sacred places?
(i) There was the problem of dirt and filth. Shoes collected the dirt from the road. this dirt could not be allowed into spaces that were clean, particularly when people in Indian homes sat on the ground. (ii) Leather shoes and the filth that stuck under it were seen as polluting. But public buildinRead more
(i) There was the problem of dirt and filth. Shoes collected the dirt from the road. this dirt could not be allowed into spaces that were clean, particularly when people in Indian homes sat on the ground.
See less(ii) Leather shoes and the filth that stuck under it were seen as polluting. But public buildings like the courtroom were different from home.
How did the hat and turban look different?
These two headgears did not only look different, but they also signified different things. (i) The turban in India was not just for protection from the heat but was a sign of respectability. It could not be removed at will. (ii) In the Western tradition, the hat had to be removed before social superRead more
These two headgears did not only look different, but they also signified
See lessdifferent things.
(i) The turban in India was not just for protection from the heat but was a sign of respectability. It could not be removed at will.
(ii) In the Western tradition, the hat had to be removed before social superiors as a sign of respect.
Who were the Shanars?
(i) The Shanars were A community of toddy tappers who migrated to southern Travan to work under Nair landlords. (ii) As they Were considered a subordinate caste, they were prohibited form using umbrellas and wearing shoes or gold ornaments. (iii) Men and woman were also expected to follow the localRead more
(i) The Shanars were A community of toddy tappers who migrated to southern Travan to work under Nair landlords.
See less(ii) As they Were considered a subordinate caste, they were prohibited form using umbrellas and wearing shoes or gold ornaments.
(iii) Men and woman were also expected to follow the local custom of never covering their upper bodies before the upper caste.
What was India’s social dress code?
(i) India had its own strict social codes for food and dress. (ii) The caste system clearly defined what subordinate and dominant caste Hindus should wear, eat, etc. (iii) Changes in clothing styles that threatened these norms therefore, often created violent social reactions.
(i) India had its own strict social codes for food and dress.
See less(ii) The caste system clearly defined what subordinate and dominant caste Hindus should wear, eat, etc.
(iii) Changes in clothing styles that threatened these norms therefore, often created violent social reactions.
In what ways did the Indians react to the Western style of clothing?
(i) Many Indian men started wearing Western style of clothes. The wealthy Parsis were the first to adopt Western style of clothing. Baggy trousers and hat were added to long collarless coats with boots and a stick to walk with. (ii) There were others who felt that western style clothes would lead toRead more
(i) Many Indian men started wearing Western style of clothes. The wealthy Parsis were the first to adopt Western style of clothing. Baggy trousers and hat were added to long collarless coats with boots and a stick to walk with.
See less(ii) There were others who felt that western style clothes would lead to loss of cultural identity.
(iii) Some men resolved to wear Western clothes without giving up their Indian ones. many of them wore Western style clothing for working outside and changed to more comfortable Indian clothes at home.