Critique of Caste and Nationalism : Dr. B.R. Ambedkar\'s Ideology

Contents: Introduction. 1. Critique of caste and religion. 2. Ambedkar on caste and religion. 3. Nationalism (midst) caste and religion. 4. Ambedkar and ideology of Indian Nationalism./ 5. Dalit Nationalism: unheard written echoes\\. Conclusion. Bibliography.

"Critique of Caste and Nationalism: Dr, B. R. Ambedkar\'s ideology is a painstaking effort by the author to relate the significance of the unforgettable presence of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar collecting plenty of reading materials within the span of \'ample time and unexpected troubles of life. The author wishes to than all those who have worked and have been working for locating the meanings of caste in the Nationalist framework. Ambedkar did not negate \'Religion\' but was against the hegemonical transference of power to caste-based religion speaking for the \'already marginalized\' human agency. The book addresses the pitfalls of religious conversions, Indian Nationalist dilemmas in interrogating the powerful, structured paradigm of caste. The book also points out several resistances within the \'Dalit category\' altering the perspectives of the marginalized. Religion is often subordinated to Nationalism but Ambedkar\'s advocacy was stressing the goal of every religion in the world the happiness of mankind. The book highlights the importance that narratives of \'Dalit\' discourses transforming beyond the meanings of the actual marginalized and contesting for political benefits and advantages rather then the realization of the affirmative advocacy. Literary and non-literary narratives have added innovative frameworks for the debates on the marginalized. Nationalism and religion in India remained central for varied purposes of Indian Nationalism. Tolerance and National integration are undoubtedly the twin realities for the greater claims of Indian nationalism. Ambedkar cautions against the pitfalls of \'hasty nationalism\' without the \'inner\' introspection of the indigenous taboos and pathogenic conventions distorting the greater claims of Indian nationalism." (jacket)