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Annihilation of Caste is an undelivered speech written in 1936 by B. R. Ambedkar. The speech was to be delivered at an anti-caste convention held in Lahore by Hindu reformers. However, upon reviewing the written speech, the conference organizers deemed it too controversial, and subsequently revoked Ambedkar's invitation to the conference.
A printed version of Ambedkar's speech that he was supposed to deliver at the Jat-Pat-Todak Mandal Conference in 1936, but could not due to the cancellation of the event. The speech argues for the annihilation of caste as a religious institution and the need for a radical social revolution in Hinduism.
Jul 18, 2022 · ANNIHILATION OF CASTE, ENGLISH, B. R. AMBEDKAR Collection ArvindGupta; JaiGyan Language English
Annihilation of Caste (1936) is a famous publication originally meant to spread the text of a speech that was never publically delivered. Composed by Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar—otherwise known as B. R. Ambedkar—the work is a forceful and detailed exposition of the ills that Hinduism’s adherence to a caste system has caused; it also details ...
Annihilation of Caste (1936) A speech / essay by B.R. Ambedkar. Table of contents. Introduction. Political reform. Economic reform. A division of labourers. “Racial Purity” Forming a real society. An anti-social spirit. The aboriginal tribes. Keeping lower castes down. A missionary religion. Mutual help and trust. Caste is a weapon.
Nov 1, 2020 · Dr Ambedkar first articulated caste inequality in Indian society. He was of the opinion that nothing can build on the foundation of caste. On the other hand, he worked for the ‘annihilation of caste’ because he believed that anything that is built on caste is going to create inequality within.
Jun 12, 2018 · Written in the summer of 1936, the Annihilation of Caste (AoC) has had a tremendous influence on the polity and society of India, but particularly on communities experiencing deprivation and discrimination.
