1. In the book Behind the Beautiful Forevers the caste system is talked about in relation to different jobs or trades the people of Annawadi practice. Is this common in all of India? Is it upheld more by older generations as opposed to your generation?
2. In the book Behind the Beautiful Forevers one of the main characters is concerned with arranging a marriage for her daughter. Is this common all over India? Also, the woman's daughter is attending college and hopes her education will keep her from being a housewife. Does education affect arranged marriages?
3. In the book Behind the Beautiful Forevers author Katherine Boo talks about the traditional way of dress for females in India. She does not mention how the men dress. What do males typically wear in India? What would be considered a traditional type of dress for a male?
4. In the book Behind the Beautiful Forevers author Katherine Boo writes about Navratri. What are your favorite holidays? What is your favorite part of celebrating them?
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