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Post-colonization, Indian History, Politics

Against the Madness of Manu

Author

B.R. Ambedkar

Genre

Anthropology, Casteism, History, Gender, Sexuality, Religion, Politics

Theme

Critically analyzes the Manusmriti, a Hindu scripture often used to justify the caste system and the oppression of women.

Gist

Exposing how these ideas continue to influence contemporary Indian society and highlighting the interconnectedness of caste and gender inequality; essentially arguing against the "madness" of upholding such discriminatory practices based on Manu's teachings

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