Global ETD Search

1	Ambedkar and the Indian Communists: the absence of conciliation Kirby, Julian 30 March 2009 (has links) Ambedkar’s role as an Indian political leader during the late colonial period has attracted increased attention politically and historically. However, there is a startling disconnect between the modern, often mythological, construction of Ambedkar and the near forgotten historical figure. His broader programme for social uplift of the underprivileged is often lost in the record of his conflict with M. K. Gandhi and the Indian National Congress and their role as the dominant nationalist group in India at the time. The deification that has resulted from his use of Buddhism as an emancipatory identity has obscured his interpretation of it as a secular political tool in a political debate shaped and dominated by religious identity. This thesis will argue that the Buddhist conversion was a continuation of his political and social programme, not, as some have suggested, a retreat to religion after failing to secure reforms to Indian law and society. / February 2009 Ambedkar Communists Buddhism Marx Gandhi Congress India Mahar Dalits conversion caste untouchable democracy socialism Brahmin nationalism Bhikkhu Sardesai Engels Namboodiripad
2	Ambedkar and the Indian Communists: the absence of conciliation Kirby, Julian 30 March 2009 (has links) Ambedkar’s role as an Indian political leader during the late colonial period has attracted increased attention politically and historically. However, there is a startling disconnect between the modern, often mythological, construction of Ambedkar and the near forgotten historical figure. His broader programme for social uplift of the underprivileged is often lost in the record of his conflict with M. K. Gandhi and the Indian National Congress and their role as the dominant nationalist group in India at the time. The deification that has resulted from his use of Buddhism as an emancipatory identity has obscured his interpretation of it as a secular political tool in a political debate shaped and dominated by religious identity. This thesis will argue that the Buddhist conversion was a continuation of his political and social programme, not, as some have suggested, a retreat to religion after failing to secure reforms to Indian law and society. Ambedkar Communists Buddhism Marx Gandhi Congress India Mahar Dalits conversion caste untouchable democracy socialism Brahmin nationalism Bhikkhu Sardesai Engels Namboodiripad
3	Ambedkar and the Indian Communists: the absence of conciliation Kirby, Julian 30 March 2009 (has links) Ambedkar’s role as an Indian political leader during the late colonial period has attracted increased attention politically and historically. However, there is a startling disconnect between the modern, often mythological, construction of Ambedkar and the near forgotten historical figure. His broader programme for social uplift of the underprivileged is often lost in the record of his conflict with M. K. Gandhi and the Indian National Congress and their role as the dominant nationalist group in India at the time. The deification that has resulted from his use of Buddhism as an emancipatory identity has obscured his interpretation of it as a secular political tool in a political debate shaped and dominated by religious identity. This thesis will argue that the Buddhist conversion was a continuation of his political and social programme, not, as some have suggested, a retreat to religion after failing to secure reforms to Indian law and society. Ambedkar Communists Buddhism Marx Gandhi Congress India Mahar Dalits conversion caste untouchable democracy socialism Brahmin nationalism Bhikkhu Sardesai Engels Namboodiripad

1

Page generated in 0.0396 seconds