By Jit Majumdar
- lowly in occupation/vocation
- of lowly actions
- in brahminical caste hierarchy, the offspring of a candāla man and a nişādha woman (M. Samhitā).
In this book, we examine the impact on Indian American children from school textbook narratives about Hinduism and ancient India, highlighting their alignment with colonial-racist discourse. This discourse causes psychological effects similar to those caused by racism: shame, inferiority, embarrassment, identity confusion, assimilation, and a detachment from their cultural heritage. The book represents four years of rigorous research and academic peer review, underscoring Hindupedia's dedication to challenging the portrayal of Hindu Dharma in academia. |
By Jit Majumdar