Dalits or the downtrodden are the weakest among the weaker sections of our society. For thousands of years, their condition has been unchanged., to a great extent, despite all progress and development at various levels. In our social fabric, for centuries, the casts identities have surfaced as an important force in contemporary polities. These inequalities and exploitation by the society at large, encouraged by our ancient caste system, needs to be eradicated. This thought has stimulated fresh thinking in academic circles on the question of the essence of caste. Inspite of various theories and different views on Dalits or the Scheduled Castes, as this group is termed as constitutionally, it is an agreed point that this neglected lot in our society deserves genuine attention and concern of politicians and intellectuals. This work comprehensive and exhaustive in its form , is a practical reaction from and awakened author and a concerned social activist. This book is a valuable addition to the 'not so rich' literature on this subject.
Dalits In India
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| ISBN | 8188583081 |
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| Year of Publication | 2003 |
| Binding | HardBound |
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| Language | English |
Preface
Introduction
PART ONE : BACKDROP
1. Origin and Roots
Pre-historic Period. Stages of Development. Dravidians. The Aryan Race .Rig Veda . The Brahmins. The Upanishads. Kalpa Sutras. The Epic Age. Social Deterioration of Vaishyas. The Shudras. Chandalas. Trade Guilds. Caste Definition. Mixed Union of the Four Casters. The Tribe , Class and Caste. Sub-Castes. Caste from Chandragupta Maurya to Harsha. Curse of Inequality
2. Condition in Medieval Period
Impact of Islam
PART TWO : ERA OF AWAKENING
3. . The Pioneers
4. Mahatma's Patronage
The Conditions
5. Babasaheb's Crusade
PART THREE : PROBLEMS AND ISSUES
6. Role of Society
7. Role of Economy
8. Role of Religion
9. Role of Various Castes
Present Position .Public Activities . Servants Outside
PART FOUR : PROSPECTS
10. The Modern Era
Individuals as Reformers. Social Awakening and Democracy. Non-Brahmin Movement in Maharashtra. Jyotiba Phule Movement . Shahu Chhatrapati. The Revolt of Untouchables. Kala Ram Temple and Burning of Manusmriti .Simon Commission Non-Brahmin Movement in South. Narayan Guru: Izhavas and Vaikam Satyagraha. Other Non-Brahmin Movements in South . Role of Naicker . Non Brahmin and Dalit Movement in North India
11. The Emancipation
Education. Economy
12. Identity in the New Millennium
Delhi Seminar. World Conference against Racism Beating of Drums Hidden Apartheid Discrimination. Fight in Delhi .Dalits made themselves to be Heard. India's Official Stand . Bhopal Document . Affirmative Action Programme
Bibliography
Index