Against the Madness of Manu: B.R Ambedkar's Writings on Brahmanical Patriarchy

"Against the Madness of Manu: B.R Ambedkar's Writings on Brahmanical Patriarchy" delves into the profound insights of B.R. Ambedkar, a pioneering social justice leader whose work challenged the intertwining forces of caste and patriarchy in India. Published on February 14, 2013, this compilation by Sharmila Rege presents a critical selection of Ambedkar's writings, exploring his revolutionary views from his 1916 paper that identified caste as a product of sustained endogamy, managed by controlling women's rights and freedoms, to his efforts in the 1950s to radically transform women's rights through the Hindu Code Bill. This book not only sheds light on Ambedkar's neglected sociological observations but also celebrates his legacy, which has been kept alive by Dalit musical troupes and booklets in Maharashtra. Ideal for adult education groups, this work invites readers to reflect on issues of gender equality and racial justice, urging a reevaluation of historical and contemporary social structures. Engage with Ambedkar's vision and consider how his feminist perspective on caste could influence modern social justice movements.