Caste Pride: Battles for Equality in Hindu India - Winner of the the Atta Galatta Bangalore Literature Festival (BLF) Book Prize 2023 for Best Non-Fiction - Winner of the Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) Non-Fiction Book Award (2023- 2024)
In the critically acclaimed work 'Caste Pride: Battles for Equality in Hindu India', Manoj Mitta unveils an innovative and compelling narrative surrounding the Hindu caste system, scrutinizing it through exhaustive legislative and judicial records. This astutely researched volume traverses the last two centuries of sociopolitical reform and activism, revealing the dynamic individuals, impassioned speeches, and pivotal rulings that have defined the relentless quest for social justice against caste oppression. Mitta eloquently chronicles the transformation of Hinduism into its contemporary manifestation while honoring the trailblazers from diverse castes and backgrounds who have bravely championed the cause of equity. The author revisits the roles of key historical personas, affirming that untouchability represents just one facet of a complex, purity-driven hierarchy that permeates society at large. With groundbreaking revelations and keen perspectives, 'Caste Pride' presents a poignant, illuminating, and revolutionary outlook on one of India's most tenacious social constructs.
- Author: Manoj Mitta
- Publisher: Context (24 April 2023); Westland Books A Division of Nasadiya Technologies Pvt ltd
- Genre: Social Sciences
- ISBN: 978-9357762946
- Pages: 624 pages