Urmilla Deshpande

Urmilla Deshpande, granddaughter of Irawati Karve, shares the incredible journey of India's first female anthropologist. She discusses Irawati's groundbreaking research on unstudied tribes, where she ventured deep into rainforests even with her children. Urmilla elaborates on Irawati's bold challenge against racial theories during her PhD in Germany, emphasizing integrity in the face of prejudice. The conversation highlights her rich legacy and the impact of her pioneering spirit on future generations, inspiring a reexamination of women’s contributions to anthropology.