To the Point | Cinema is not merely a medium of entertainment; it is a potent instrument that breathes new life into folklore and reigns over the consciousness of the masses.
@KyaHarish writes in EPW Engage. Access for free here:
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'Anil Kapoor and the rise of angry Dalit-Bahujan hero'
Harish S Wankhede @KyaHarish, Professor at the Centre for Political Studies in JNU, New Delhi, writes
#ThePrintOpinion
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Ten years of Sairat and the slow rise of the Dalit hero. By Harish Wankhede @KyaHarish
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From assaults in rural areas for defying caste norms to urban discrimination in housing and employment, caste continues to deny citizens dignity and opportunity!
-my piece is today’s The Hindu!
Alternative Standpoint | Anant Mahadevan’s Hindi biopic Phule can be seen as a part of the emerging genre of Dalit cinema. In the film, the cinematic representation of Jotiba and Savitribai Phule is a symbol of resistance and equality. @KyaHarish writes:
https://t.co/Eq6bdz6Zje
Congratulations to the #Kathal team! Revisiting my review of the film that highlighted how it establishes Dalit woman as dynamic and intelligent middle-class professional. Now with #Dhadak2 , Dailt characters are mainstreaming!
The Rhetoric of Social Justice Ignores the Need for it
The BJP and the Congress offer a visible space to the idea of social justice in their political manifestos, but overtly hesitate to ensure its appropriate implementation.
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@KyaHarish cited three reasons behind large number of vacancies reserved categories faculty posts: UGC’s ‘13-point roster system, non commitment of those who run the universities towards sensitivity on social justice policies, and caste biases
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Reserved faculty posts are still vacant and out of reach.
I wrote for @TheHindu showcasing the barriers that arrest the implementation of #ReservationPolicy. https://t.co/G1ZMgkKXL8