Rajni Kothari Caste In Indian Politics 15.pdf [ 2024 ]

—This chapter examines one of the most significant caste movements in modern Indian history. The Mahars, a Scheduled Caste community in Maharashtra, were led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in a remarkable political mobilization that culminated in the conversion to Buddhism in 1956. Zelliot traces how the Mahars learned to use political means—petitions, electoral participation, and organized protest—to challenge their traditional subordination. This case study illuminates how marginalized groups can leverage democratic institutions to demand dignity and rights.

Rajni Kothari’s Caste in Indian Politics argues that caste acts as a dynamic organizational structure that is actively politicized, rather than a barrier to modern democracy. By examining caste as a tool for political mobilization, the work highlights how traditional social structures adapt to compete for power and resources. Further details are available via LBSNAA catalog . Caste in Indian Politics Rajni Kothari | PDF - Scribd Rajni Kothari Caste In Indian Politics 15.pdf

This public link is valid for 7 days and shares a thread, including any personal information you added. This link or copies made by others cannot be deleted. If you share with third parties, their policies apply. Can’t copy the link right now. Try again later. —This chapter examines one of the most significant

—Rosenthal's comparative study of Agra (Uttar Pradesh) and Poona (Maharashtra) provides an urban perspective on caste and politics. His research found that in Agra, the Jatavs (Chamars) dominated the local unit of the Republican Party of India (RPI) and "seemed to treat it as an extension of the caste," while in Poona, the RPI was dominated by the Mahars. The chapter also revealed that lower-caste groups articulated caste identity more explicitly in political behavior than upper-caste groups, for whom caste influence often remained implicit. Rajni Kothari’s Caste in Indian Politics argues that