The Pariah Problem by Rupa Viswanath (ISBN: 9788189059729) unveils the cruel history of the Pariah system in colonial India. Drawing on new sources, Viswanath exposes how British colonizers and native elites ignored the plight of Dalits, whose unfree labor fueled the agrarian economy. This book examines the failed welfare efforts that focused on religious reform over political empowerment, impacting Dalit communities even today. Discover the roots of systemic oppression and its lasting legacy.