Famous Dalit Personalities in India: There is a misconception that Dalit is the name of a community. But in reality, Dalit is neither a caste nor a community, it is a Sanskrit word that means “oppressed” or “scattered”. To understand who a Dalit is, it is better to start with knowing the Hindu beliefs. Hindus … Read more
Safai Karamchari Andolan: Manual Scavenging through The Lens of Caste-Based Division of Labour in India SKA is a human rights organisation which has been campaigning for the complete abolition of manual scavenging, which our country is infamous for. The organisation stands against the employment and operation of manual scavengers which has been declared illegal in … Read more
Twentieth-century witnessed increased participation of women in the labor force, post industrial revolution. However, the absence of access to higher education for women was a major hurdle for them to get access to well-paid respectable jobs. The observed increased participation of women in the labor force led to an industrial boom in the 20th century … Read more
Mahatma Gandhi and Karl Marx Through the Lens of B.R. Ambedkar Mahatma Gandhi and Karl Marx, the two great philosophers of all time, as referred to by many people and prominent scholars, had both conflicting as well as mutual narratives and ideologies that have greatly shaped world politics. This article will majorly focus on the … Read more
With the advent of globalisation and new economies of desire, when the Indian subcontinent witnessed the process of nation-building and emerging capitalism, caste became a prominent subject of discussion for scholars, historians and activists. Legally and politically, the historically marginalised communities who formed the bulk of Indian proletariats were gradually claiming their spaces and rights. … Read more
India’s caste system is among the world’s oldest forms of surviving social stratification (“What is India’s caste system?”, 2019). The caste system in India has existed for eons now and while some claim caste-based discrimination does not take place anymore, it is very much alive and kicking. Most scholars believe that occupation, survival of tribal … Read more
Manusmriti can be literally translated to “reflections of Manu”. It is an ancient text that acted as a code of conduct for human society. This article covers the origin of Manusmriti, the chronology of its books, its role in the caste system, the laws that it provides for women finally its relevance in today’s age. … Read more
