Mukul Sharma
Professor of Environmental Studies at Ashoka University and former political science-trained journalist; author of Dalit Ecologies (Cambridge UP, 2024) whose work examines intersections of caste, ecology, development, and environmental justice in India.
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Oct 12, 2025 • 43min
Mukul Sharma, "Dalit Ecologies: Caste and Environment Justice" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
Mukul Sharma, a Professor of Environmental Studies at Ashoka University, combines insights from his background in political journalism to explore the intersections of caste and ecology. He discusses his book, Dalit Ecologies, revealing how caste-blind environmentalism fails marginalized communities. Sharma advocates for eco-castism and examines Dalit literature as a vital counter-archive of ecological knowledge. He critiques romanticized community ideals and introduces the Dalit Bahujan Anthropocene, linking it with Black ecological dialogues for broader solidarity.
Mar 13, 2021 • 54min
The Chipko Movement: Ramachandra Guha, Shekhar Pathak, Manisha Chaudhry, Mukul Sharma
Join historian Ramachandra Guha, translator Manisha Chaudhry, and scholar Mukul Sharma as they dive into the vibrant history of the Chipko Movement. They discuss the grassroots resistance against logging in India's Himalayas, emphasizing the pivotal role of local women. The conversation explores the significance of translating environmental narratives and the challenges facing future environmental movements in Uttarakhand. They reflect on the urgent need for ecological protection and the enduring legacy of Chipko in today’s activism.
