Key Points
The spectrum of anti-casteism is thus diverse, consisting of multiple icons, histories,and expanding across geographies...
Ambedkars contribution to the anti-caste movement remainsmomentous, not just because ofhis socio-political contributionsbut the dedicationof his entire beingto the Dalit-Bahujan cause..
Despite the diversity of anti-caste movements, icons, and histories, there isan unfortunatelooseness with whichtheanti-caste question is taken up, specifically within the political sphere..
Thisappropriation further erases the history and cultural complexitiesof anti-caste movements, and insteadmanipulates themto suit a vested political agenda.Meaningful.
Thisappropriation further erases the history and cultural complexitiesof anti-caste movements, and insteadmanipulates themto suit a vested political agenda.Meaningful engagement and contribution are lacking.For instance, considerhow much research funding is actually given to explore the work of diverse anti-caste icons.Itsalmost.