Caste, Conflict and Ideology

Caste, Conflict and Ideology
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 346
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ISBN-10 : 0521523087
ISBN-13 : 9780521523080
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Book Synopsis Caste, Conflict and Ideology by : Rosalind O'Hanlon

Download or read book Caste, Conflict and Ideology written by Rosalind O'Hanlon and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2002-08-22 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nineteenth century saw the beginning of a violent and controversial movement of protest amongst western India's low and untouchable castes, aimed at the effects of their lowly position within the Hindu caste hierarchy. This study concentrates on the first leader of this movement, Mahatma Jotirao Phule.


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