{"product_id":"understanding-indian-society-the-non-brahmanic-perspective","title":"Understanding Indian Society: The Non Brahmanic Perspective","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: S.M. Dahiwale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2005\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8170338948\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 276\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSale Territory\u003c\/strong\u003e: India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this thought-provoking collection of essays, \u003cstrong\u003eS.M. Dahiwale\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together a dozen contributions from leading sociologists, specialists, and activists to offer a fresh perspective on longstanding historiographic interpretations of Indian society. Through the lens of non-Brahmanic traditions, the book challenges the dominant narratives that have historically subsumed diverse social practices under the broader category of Hinduism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essays in this volume address a range of important themes, such as the history of conflict in India, from the time of Buddha to Ambedkar, and the social, political, and cultural movements that have sought to challenge Brahmanical hegemony. Despite the efforts of various social reformers during British India to counter upper-caste dominance, issues related to identity, power, conversion, gender inequality, and social justice have remained unresolved. In recent years, the rise of militant Hinduism has intensified these debates, with attempts to impose the agenda of pan-Hinduism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst this backdrop, Dahiwale offers an alternative, non-Brahmanic perspective that examines practices outside the Vedic and Shastric traditions—those that are non-casteist, non-patriarchal, and egalitarian. The book highlights a series of transformative actions, movements, and protests aimed at overcoming Brahmanical hegemony and fostering a more equal and just society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work delves into critical issues such as the roots of untouchability, anti-caste and conversion movements, caste inequality in education, and social policies. By focusing on these themes, the book offers a comprehensive exploration of the social dynamics that have shaped India’s complex socio-political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection will be an invaluable resource for students, teachers, and scholars in sociology, politics, social anthropology, and history, offering a deep, interdisciplinary understanding of India’s social structure and the ongoing struggles for equality and justice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50034702319920,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_8170338948","price":712.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/618X2ZV4phL.jpg?v=1756392037","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/understanding-indian-society-the-non-brahmanic-perspective","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}