Why I am Not a Hindu: A Sudra Critique of Hindutva Philosophy, Culture and Political Economy
Kancha Ilaiah
Why I am Not a Hindu: A Sudra Critique of Hindutva Philosophy, Culture and Political Economy - Calcutta Samya 1996 - xii,132 p. PB 21x14 cm.
In this manifesto for the downtrodden, the author examines the socio-economic and cultural differences between the Dalitbahujans (the majority, the so-called low castes) and other Hindus in the contexts of childhood, family life, market relations, power relations, Gods and Goddesses, death and, not least, Hindutva (ideology of the Hindu Right).
8185604185
Hinduism
Controversial literature, Religion and politics ofIndia,
Social life and customs
Dalitization not Hinduization
Neo-Kshatriyas
Childhood Formation
294.3 / ILAW
Why I am Not a Hindu: A Sudra Critique of Hindutva Philosophy, Culture and Political Economy - Calcutta Samya 1996 - xii,132 p. PB 21x14 cm.
In this manifesto for the downtrodden, the author examines the socio-economic and cultural differences between the Dalitbahujans (the majority, the so-called low castes) and other Hindus in the contexts of childhood, family life, market relations, power relations, Gods and Goddesses, death and, not least, Hindutva (ideology of the Hindu Right).
8185604185
Hinduism
Controversial literature, Religion and politics ofIndia,
Social life and customs
Dalitization not Hinduization
Neo-Kshatriyas
Childhood Formation
294.3 / ILAW