In “Kali, the Savior,” Lina Gupta argues that it is “essential for us to seek…alternative models of ultimate reality that will emphasize as well as include female experience.” She suggests women need “positive images and role models” that “support the well-being of women (and men).”She sees Kali as a perfect role model unconfined by patriarchal conventions as laid out in the Laws of Manu.”
QUESTION TO ANSWER: How does Gupta’s explanation of the actions of the goddess Kali compare to the expectations for real women found in Manu? Explain ONE facet of what Gupta offers as a way to interpret Kali as a positive role model. Make sure you use the Laws of Manu to show the social norms for Indian women so Kali’s behavior can be recognized for how different a role model she is. Please remember Kali is NOT a woman, she is a goddess and not subject to the Laws of Manu.
FORMAT: Compose your paper in Microsoft Word, do NOT use a pdf. It must meet the minimum word count as detailed in the syllabus under Discussion Instructions. This is a simple matter of picking some aspect that Kali shares with real women (the most obvious are Kali’s physical appearance or her behavior as a wife to Shiva, the protective mother). EMAIL at least a couple of days before this is due if you have questions.
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