Untouchable freedom : a social history of the dalit community /
Untouchable Freedom is a social history of the Balmiki (sweeper) community in North India. It examines the community's struggle to overcome caste oppression, tracing their journey from rural beginnings and colonial-era municipal employment to their eventual assertion of dignity, citizenship, an...
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| Formato: | Livro |
| Idioma: | inglês |
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New Delhi :
LeftWord Books,
2024.
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| Resumo: | Untouchable Freedom is a social history of the Balmiki (sweeper) community in North India. It examines the community's struggle to overcome caste oppression, tracing their journey from rural beginnings and colonial-era municipal employment to their eventual assertion of dignity, citizenship, and complex political identity. |
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| Descrição Física: | 244 p. : 22 cm. |
| Bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9789392018176 |