Talisman, Extreme Emotions of Dalit Liberation

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Popular Prakashan, 2003 - Political Science - 185 pages
Translated for the first time into English from Tamil, these essays present the characteristically honest and uncompromising views of Thirumaavalavan, the leading Dalit intellectual and elected representative of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal or the Liberation Panthers of Tamil Nadu. He writes on caste atrocities and the upholding of the caste system, political authoritarianism and anti-democratic behaviour of elected governments, on gender issues, globalization, Tamil ethnic issues and Hindutva, always from the point of view of ordinary people. Hard-hitting, courageous, provocative, this collection shows new directions in dalit politics.
 

Contents

Ambedkarites of Junagadh and Bharuch
33
Christians of Central Gujarat
69
Conversion and the Collapse of a Social Order
117
Vankar Mill Workers
144
Rohit Struggles in Sabarkantha
171
Secular Activism and Religious Needs
207
Present and Future
246
Dalits and Human Rights
297
Conclusion
334
Mithibens Narrative of Mahadharma
379
Index
395
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