Homework: Ethical System- Dharma, Religion & Social Class Overview
Read the following articles:
1) Dharma: The social order. The Pluralism Project.
2) The U.S. Class Divide Extends to Searching for a Religious Congregation.
3) How Income Varies Among U.S. Religious Groups.
The textbook discusses dharma on page 74 and suggests that social castes and classes practice dharma differently. The article, Dharma: The Social Order, from the Pluralism Project at Harvard, goes a step further to show that one's caste or social level requires certain duties be performed to retain the order of the universe. The articles by Schwadel and Masci suggest income levels affect the selection of religious affiliation and thus religious rituals and missions in certain communities.
Task
Based on this readings, write 1 to 2 pages reflection in which you:
1) Explain whether all social classes and castes can or should practice religion the same way and why.
2) Describe one example from one of the three articles that illustrates different religious practices between social classes and castes, including details.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this activity is:
1) Examine the ethical systems of major religions.