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Thiago P. Barbosa, "Racializing Caste: Anthropology Between Germany and India and the Legacy of Irawati Karve (1905-1970)" (de Gruyter Oldenbourg, 2025)

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Racializing Caste: Anthropology and Intersectionality

This chapter explores the intersections of race science and anthropology through the lens of Irawati Karve's pioneering work in India, particularly at the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute. It highlights her challenge against racist hypotheses linking skull shape to racial categorization, positioning her amid the complexities of caste and colonial narratives. The discussion further considers the evolution of multicultural thought post-Partition and the contemporary relevance of these ideas in anthropology.

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