Race/Caste Flashcards
1
Q
Classification theory
A
Linnaeus early census 1735
Darwin 1860s
Phrenology/Anthropometry until 1840s
2
Q
Nativisation Anxiety
A
Intermarriage declined
Kids sent to school in London
English or English speaking Nannies favoured
3
Q
Caste origins
A
Major Varnas established by religion, bhagavad gita
Intermarriages not allowed
Untouchables existed
4
Q
British impact on Caste
A
Caste politicised
Caste made racial
1851 report linked Charmas to cattle poisoning
1871 Criminal tribes act
1891 Census used 5 major categories, 1901 caste used as organising category
Martial races theory
Gandhi educated in London, didn’t challenge caste, Nehru not, reformed Caste/illegalised discrimination of untouchables
