Transcript AsianCulturesPPT

“Standing up to Madras”
Terry Stowe
Max Macasek
Andy Tarbell
Bato Tshering
Mario Stephens
Summary
• The story takes place in India where there is a
current struggle in the media about what is and
is not taboo.
• Kushboo is a well known celebrity who has a
negative image because of her belief regarding
virgin brides.
• Moral campaign for modern ethics.
• India’s Sex Industry
Questions
• Can increasingly liberal societies still hold
on to cultural values?
• How can Madras balance conservatism
with freedom of expression?
• Is Kushboo an adequate spokeswoman for
Indian Women?
Important Passages
"Our society should liberate itself from the
ideas such as the one that women should
have their virginity intact when getting
married."
Important Passages
“…an alliance of self-appointed moral
guardians, including politicians, professors
and policemen, have mounted a campaign
against what they see as the tawdry modern
ethics imported along with the wealth of the
global economy.”
Important Passages
• …the ancient sex guide, the Kama Sutra, is
a Tamil book, and that Tamil temples are
full of erotic sculpture. She suspects a
more sinister, chauvinist agenda: "It's like
our whole society is moving towards a
sort of Talibanization."
Connections
• Arranged marriage is popular practice so
women are not known to have sex before
marriage.
• This tradition is changing because of
western influences.
Developed Madras
Traditional vs. Modern
Why the hotel managers were
arrested!
Banned!!!