Caste, Colonialism and Counter-Modernity

Notes on a Postcolonial Hermeneutics of Caste

Autori

• Debjani Ganguly

Parametri

• 290 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Mappe e viaggi
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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Exploring the enduring influence of caste, this book delves into the complexities faced by South Asians in the twenty-first century. It examines how traditional social hierarchies continue to shape identities, relationships, and societal dynamics, despite modernization and globalization. Through a nuanced analysis, the author highlights the challenges and transformations within communities, offering insights into the resilience of caste systems in contemporary life.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2009

(In brossura)