B. R. Ambedkar

CASTES IN INDIA (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"Castes in India" is a seminal work by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, originally published in 1916. Dr. Ambedkar was a prominent Indian jurist, economist, and social reformer who played a pivotal role in the struggle for the rights of Dalits (formerly known as untouchables) and other marginalized communities in India. In "Castes in India," Ambedkar provides a comprehensive analysis of the caste system, which has been a pervasive social and cultural institution in India for centuries. He examines the historical origins of caste, its evolution over time, and its impact on Indian society, politics, and economy. Ambedkar challenges the traditional Hindu view of caste as a divinely ordained social order and instead argues that caste is a form of social hierarchy and oppression that has been perpetuated through religious and social practices. He critiques the discriminatory practices and injustices faced by Dalits and other lower-caste groups and calls for radical social reform to dismantle the caste system and achieve social justice and equality for all. "Castes in India" is considered one of Ambedkar's most important works and remains highly relevant for its incisive analysis of caste-based discrimination and inequality in Indian society. Ambedkar's ideas continue to influence social and political movements advocating for the rights and empowerment of marginalized communities in India.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Neelkanth Prakashan
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Mai 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789361448485
• Artikelnr.: 73569392

Autorenporträt

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891 - 6 December 1956), popularly known as Babasaheb, was an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer who inspired the Modern Buddhist Movement and campaigned against social discrimination in India, striving for equal social rights or Dalits, women and labour. He was independent India's first law minister and the principal architect of the Constitution of India. Ambedkar was a prolific student, earning a law degree and various doctorates from Columbia University and the London School of Economics, and gained a reputation as a scholar for his research in law, economics and political science. In his early career he was an economist, professor, and lawyer. His later life was marked by his political activities, where he became involved in the negotiations for India's independence campaigning by publishing journals advocating political rights and social freedom for untouchables and contributing significantly to the establishment of the state of India. In 1956 he converted to Buddhism, initiating mass conversions of Dalits. In 1990, Ambedkar was posthumously conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. Ambedkar's legacy includes numerous memorials and depictions in popular culture.