Jainism / Discussion of an Indian Religion
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6 pages in length. A through discussion of Jainism -- an Indian religion. The writer examines Jainism's history, beliefs, and the social status of its adherents in India. Also looked at are the disparities that exist among the various sects of Jainism. Some comparison is made between Jainsim and Buddhism. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Mahavira/Jainism
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A 5 page research paper that investigates the significance and the details of Jainism, one of the major religions of India. The writer particularly stresses the importance of the Tattvarthadhigama Sutra in studying the Jain religion and the life of its founder Mahavira, a sixth century BC Indian mystic and contemporary of Buddha. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Child Labor in India
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The problem of child labor is discussed in this 8 page overview. While India is the country highlighted, the world situation is discussed as well as how the Western world plays a role. Statistics are cited. Recent efforts made by the Indian government to resolve the problem are noted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Indian Women and the False Promise of Education
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10 pages in length. As India becomes a significant player in the newly-emerging global marketplace, the country's women still remain socially inferior to their male counterparts. This analytical research dpaper specifically examines Indian women, the availability of education, the false promise of employment, and some possible socio-cultural solutions.
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Economic Status of India
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This 15 page report discusses India’s various economic situations and addresses a variety of issues and concerns such as working conditions, foreign investment, and historical precedence for contemporary situations. In 1997, India marked the fiftieth anniversary of the nation’s independence. Economic reforms implemented throughout the 1990s and carried out by the Indian government have been remarkable given the prevailing attitude among numerous social scientists, politicians, and economic analysts that such reforms would be impossible to implement. However, social programs have not succeeded in conquering the nation’s rampant poverty. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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