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Post-colonization, Indian History, Politics
Against the Madness of Manu
Author
B.R. Ambedkar
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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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