Caste Pride : Battles For Equality In Hindu India | Hardcover

Caste Pride: Battles for Equality in Hindu India by Manoj Mitta is a meticulously researched study of the Hindu caste system, examining its evolution through the lens of law, social reform, and political change. Spanning two centuries of legal developments and reform movements, the book explores how caste has shaped everyday life, individual freedoms, and the pursuit of equality in India. It is an insightful resource for readers interested in Indian history, law, sociology, and social justice.

Drawing on historical records, legal developments, and the contributions of influential reformers, the book investigates the relationship between caste and governance while tracing the efforts made to challenge discrimination. It offers a nuanced perspective on the legal and social struggles that have influenced the development of modern Hindu society.

About This Book

Caste Pride: Battles for Equality in Hindu India examines how legal reforms and social movements have confronted caste-based discrimination across different periods of Indian history. Manoj Mitta explores how caste influenced aspects of daily life, including social interaction, religious practice, marriage, movement, and access to public spaces, while analysing the legal responses that sought to address these inequalities.

The book highlights the contributions of reformers and public figures such as Savitribai Phule, M.C. Rajah, R. Veerian, B.R. Ambedkar, and Vithalbhai Patel, alongside legislators and administrators including Maneckji Dadabhoy, William Bentinck, and Lord Willingdon. It also re-examines the roles and viewpoints of figures such as Motilal Nehru, Thomas Munro, Mahatma Gandhi, C. Rajagopalachari, Madan Mohan Malaviya, and Surendra Nath Banerjea, placing their actions within the broader history of caste reform.

What You'll Discover

• A legal history of caste and social reform in Hindu India.
• The evolution of laws addressing caste-based discrimination.
• The impact of caste on everyday rights and social freedoms.
• Profiles of reformers, legislators, and influential public figures.
• Discussions of varna, untouchability, and social hierarchy.
• The relationship between legal change and social movements.
• Historical insights into the development of modern Hindu society.

Perfect For

• Readers interested in Indian history.
• Students of law, sociology, and political science.
• Readers exploring caste, social reform, and public policy.
• Researchers of modern Indian society and constitutional history.

Why You'll Love This Book

Caste Pride: Battles for Equality in Hindu India combines historical research with legal analysis to provide a detailed account of caste, reform, and the pursuit of equality. It offers readers a well-documented perspective on the individuals, movements, and laws that have shaped one of the most significant social questions in Indian history.