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Minimalist concrete steps in bright daylight

Political ScienceFebruary 6, 202617 min read

The Dravidian Movement and Caste in Tamil Nadu

Explore the impact of the Dravidian movement on Tamil Nadu's caste system. Did it truly dismantle the caste pyramid or merely shift power from Brahmins to dominant intermediate castes, leaving Dalits marginalized?

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A dense crowd waving flags amid red smoke from flares

Political ScienceJanuary 12, 20268 min read

One Half of This Argument Has Evidence Behind It

There is serious comparative political science behind the claim that strong subnational identity drives social spending. Looking for equivalent rigour on the other half of the argument — that the same pride predictably turns hostile — I could not find it, and that asymmetry is worth more than a verdict.

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