Understand Banana Republics and Fast Fashion According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a “banana republic” is “a small dependent country usually of the tropics; especially: one run despotically”. A banana republic typically has an unstable government, which is frequently brought on by the widespread misconduct among public servants. These regimes might oppress their citizens and be […]
Relief Denied: The Impact of Caste Identity on Dalits during Disasters
Disasters occur unpredictably, causing chaos and desolation amongst societies globally. Nevertheless, not everyone is affected uniformly. Disadvantaged communities, like Dalits and other lower castes communities in India, have to face a much harsher impact of the disaster’s aftermath. These at-risk communities deal with significant barriers when attempting to obtain disaster support and there are multiple […]
Mediated Resistance in Neoliberal Bengaluru: Making meaning of changing cultures of Dissent
In popular memory and culture, the city of Bengaluru is projected as the face of the neoliberal development of India post the open economy reforms of 1991. Benjamin (2010) writes how the city holds a unique place in the imaginations of people desiring a modern and revived India. Along varying ideological lines, the traditional narrative […]
Understanding the Intersections of Caste, Religion, and Marginalisation: A Case Study of Dalit Christians in India
The Caste System & the Scheduled Castes Within the Indian subcontinent, the caste system is a complex social framework that establishes social stratification and enforces social limitations. It is symbolised by a hierarchy that divides society into multiple tiers based on birth and has historically been connected to particular professions and social responsibilities. According to […]
Expanding Rights: A Landmark Verdict Recognizes Homemakers’ Contribution in India
In a groundbreaking decision, the Madras High Court in Tamil Nadu, India, recently passed a verdict that acknowledges the significant role and contribution of homemakers to their husband’s income and property. This landmark ruling by Justice Krishnan Ramasamy has been warmly welcomed by women’s rights advocates, who believe it represents a positive step towards recognizing […]
