Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development
Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 201136
Book • Nonfiction
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Philosophy•
AnthropologyIndia • Early 20th century
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Religion & Spirituality•
Anthropology2011
Adult
18+ years
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In Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development, B.R. Ambedkar examines the origins and growth of caste systems in India. He analyzes how social stratification perpetuates power dynamics and hierarchies, affecting societal development and individual opportunities. Ambedkar questions the myth of caste immortality and highlights the need for reform to promote equality and justice.
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Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development by B.R. Ambedkar is acclaimed for its in-depth analysis of the caste system's origins and implications in India. Readers appreciate its scholarly approach and historical insight. However, some find the text dense and challenging to navigate. Overall, it is a seminal work in understanding social stratification in India.
Who Should Read Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development?
A reader interested in Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development would likely be a scholar of sociology, history, or South Asian studies, exploring social stratification and caste systems, similar to audiences of Annihilation of Caste by B.R. Ambedkar and The Essential Writings by Dalit thinkers.
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Book • Nonfiction
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Philosophy•
AnthropologyIndia • Early 20th century
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Religion & Spirituality•
Anthropology2011
Adult
18+ years
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