Spivak borrows the term ‘subaltern’ from Antonio Gramsci who initially used it in to refer to persons of lower rank (Gramsci 55) and it has its roots in Post Colonial theory. Spivak used it to refer to the marginalized‚ downtrodden or those who were outside the “hegemonic power structure(s)” (Singh 113) of the society. They are discriminated on multiple grounds and denied the rights‚ freedom and opportunities in society. Singh suggests that in recent times it is used to refer to “those who lack
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One of the most important historical figures in world history was Martin Luther King Jr‚ the voice of the famed Civil Rights Movement of the 20th century‚ because of his efforts to unify people from all ethnic backgrounds and walks of life in hopes to integrate American society and bring an end to racial unjustness against blacks. Martin‚ born January 15‚ 1929 in Atlanta‚ spent his early childhood on the streets of Sweet Auburn‚ a neighborhood that was home to some of the most affluent and prosperous
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References: 21. Chaudar: lit. tasty; the Mahad Tank agitation (1927) is known as Chaudar Tank Satyagraha for its tasty water. 22. The Kalaram Temple Entry Satyagraha occurred at the city of Nasik (1930). 23. The Parvati Temple Entry Satyagraha was organized at Poona (1929).
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religious Hindu family in India‚ Gandhi was a highly educated man. Experience the atrocities and unfairness in British Raj (Colonial British India)‚ he was passionate to hold the belief that one day India would gain independence. Gandhi coined the term Satyagraha. He explains: “Truth (satya) implies love‚ and firmness (agraha) engenders and therefore serves as a synonym for force” (Chaudhary‚ Anju‚ and William 3). The term can be synonymously understood as “insistence on truth”‚ which indicates the spiritual
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peace. His approach to nonviolent resistance became a model for future social movements across the globe. The Civil Rights Movement in the United States‚ led by figures like Martin Luther King‚ drew direct inspiration from Gandhi’s principles of satyagraha (nonviolent protest). Similarly‚ leaders of anti-colonial movements in Africa looked to Gandhi as a symbol of resistance against oppressive regimes such as Apartheid. As a result‚ the impact of Gandhi’s rhetoric in this letter continues to be felt
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Mohandas Gandhi A Peaceful Protester Peace‚ love‚ and loyalty are words that people think of when they think of Mohandas Gandhi. Mohandas Gandhi changed the world by being a peaceful‚ tolerant rebel. He showed the world that people could be strong even though you have no power and use no violence. He left a legacy as a peaceful protester. When Gandhi was in his early years‚ he was known as a hero (Rau‚51). In his early life‚ he was a hero that was frail on the outside‚ but strong on the
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RAILWAY EXAM SAMPLE PAPER 1 Railway Sample Papers RAILWAY EXAM SAMPLE PAPER 1. In which Satyagraha movement of Mahatma Gandhi women participated most? (a) Quit India (b) Non-cooperation (c) Salt (d) Bardoli 2. The railway station situated in the extreme south is (a) Chennai (b) Cochin (c) Kanyakumari (d) Trivandrum 3. Which of the following planets has the highest period of revolution around the sun? (a) Mercury (b) Earth (c) Mars (d) None of these 4. In an organization
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------------------------------------------------- ABSTRACT Countless individuals have been leaders for racial justice throughout history. Some are well known and some will never be known. The individuals here are neither the most important nor the best known; they are simply some representative figures that we have chosen in hopes that their stories may inspire others. Most of the individuals listed here were active in the United States‚ but the movement against racism is world-wide. There were
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Paper - I 1. Sources: Archaeological sources:Exploration‚ excavation‚ epigraphy‚ numismatics‚ monuments Literary sources: Indigenous: Primary and secondary; poetry‚ scientific literature‚ literature‚ literature in regional languages‚ religious literature. Foreign accounts: Greek‚ Chinese and Arab writers. 2. Pre-history and Proto-history: Geographical factors; hunting and gathering (paleolithic and mesolithic); Beginning of agriculture (neolithic and chalcolithic). 3. Indus Valley Civilization: Origin
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The pen is mightier than the sword There is a very famous saying that the role of pen is mightier than that of the sword. But unfortunately there are people who do not agree to the saying and believe that the use of force is necessary. The pen is used to express ideas and the sword stands for force. It is forcing your own views on others. If somebody does not accept those views they must be forced by the use of the sword. The sword‚ therefore‚ implies force‚ not reason. The statement really
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