Description
Subalternity and Religion provides a comprehensive historical analysis of how religious traditions and institutions intersected with caste hierarchies in South Asia. Milind Wakankar investigates the religious dimensions of Dalit empowerment, revealing how marginalized communities negotiated their identities within and against dominant religious structures.
The work traces the prehistory of modern Dalit movements, demonstrating that contemporary struggles for equality have deep historical roots in religious reinterpretation and social critique. Wakankar examines various religious responses to caste oppression, including reform movements, devotional practices, and alternative spiritual frameworks that emerged from subaltern communities.
By analyzing the intricate connections between religion and social subordination, this book offers critical insights into how Dalit thinkers and activists have used religious discourse as a tool for empowerment and social transformation. Essential for understanding the religious and historical foundations of Dalit activism in South Asia.
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