Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar had contrasting philosophies and approaches or caste. Examine.
Introduction
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Differences in Philosophies and approaches
Ambedkar: believed that caste shares perpetuate untouchability & is beyond reform.
Gandhji: untouchability was not a result of hinduism, but a categorization of high-low in the society.
Ambedkar: wanted annihilation of caste as caste propagates untouchability & is beyond reform.
Gandhji: called caste system as division of labour & wanted constructionism of upper caste rather than sudden abolition of untouchability.
Ambedkar: political empowerment of dalits, separate electorates, called 'Harijans' as false consciousness
Gandhji: appealed to conscience of upper caste rather than sudden belief skills are part of kind whole.
Though both Ambedkar & Gandhi used different approaches and philosophies, the purpose of both was upliftment of dalits and abolition of untouchability.
— Ritu Goyal · AIR 223
Conclusion
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- Clearly identifies both leaders as important figures in freedom struggle
- Good contextual introduction
- Begins comparative analysis systematically
Ritu Goyal
Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present
Freedom Struggle and Social Reform
Ambedkar vs Gandhi philosophies
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