The Other Half of the Coconut: Women Writing Self-respect History : An Anthology of Self-respect Literature (1928-1936)
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Author Description
The Self-Respect Movement launched by Periyar (E V Ramasami Naiker) in 1926 questioned the ways in which the lower castes were systematically excluded from the Indian nation and constructed as the `Other by the Brahmin Elites. While Periyar s role within the movement has received critical and scholarly attention, women Self-Respecters and the issues they raised have gone largely unnoticed. This collection of essays and fiction by women Self-Respecters translated from the Tamil could serve as the material basis for writing an alternative history of the movement. In mapping the voices of women who identified with the movement, this anthology helps us arrive at a different and richer understanding of what the Self-Respect movement stood for. There is an urgent need not only to improve upon existing Self-Respect histories but also to critique the ways in which they have so far been written. This anthology provides a basis for such a critique.
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THE THESIS
This anthology critically examines the underrepresented contributions of women within the Self-Respect Movement in Tamil Nadu. The collection, featuring essays and fiction from 1928-1936, translates the voices of women who identified with Periyar's movement, offering a counter-narrative to existing histories that have largely focused on male leaders. By highlighting the specific issues and perspectives raised by these women, the book aims to provide a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the movement's broader significance and to critique the established historical accounts.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Essays and fiction by women Self-Respecters translated from Tamil.
- Primary source material from the period 1928-1936.
- Analysis of the Self-Respect Movement from a gendered perspective.
- Critiques of existing historical narratives of the Self-Respect Movement.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This anthology offers a vital corrective to existing scholarship on the Self-Respect Movement by centering the experiences and writings of women. It provides essential material for understanding the movement's full scope and for critiquing how its history has been previously constructed. The collection serves as a foundational text for scholars and readers interested in Tamil history, feminist movements, and alternative historical methodologies.
Page Count:
198
Publication Date:
2003-01-01
Publisher:
Kali for Women
ISBN-10:
818670650X
ISBN-13:
9788186706503
Non-Fiction
History
Indian History
Social History
Anthology
Feminism
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