Write an essay discussing this institution and explaining the relevance of the figure of Dr. Ambedkar and his influence in the contemporary situation of the caste system.

Essays are expected to show your familiarity with the issues dealt with in the sessions devoted to India, in terms of history and cultural idiosyncrasies ( especially religious diversity and conflict, colonialism and caste), and also with the narrative and analytical materials included (especially Mr and Mrs Iyer, but also Earth, the film on Dr. Ambedkars life, the Introduction to Annihilation of Caste, and the Dalit poems).
– Do not forget to choose a strong and clear thesis statement for your essay, that you will defend and illustrate throughout.
– In each essay there should be some reference to at least two from the following texts or visual narratives: Mr and Mrs Iyer, Earth, Introduction to Annihilation of Caste, Dalit poems.
– Use of further or secondary sources will be welcome, although it is not compulsory. In this case, please, make sure to provide the appropriate references, preferably in APA format (you can also choose another format, but be consistent anyway).
– Class materials and other sources are allowed for consultation during essay writing. URKUND will be enabled in the task, and plagiarism will be severely penalized.
– I shall be in the BBColl room to answer your questions in the chatbox on Tuesday 25 between 7 and 8.30 pm. Later than that, write any possible questions via e -mail.
– The Word file should be uploaded on the Moodle any time before May 26 May, 7 pm.
– Please, name your document: Surname, Name, HICPOCO20-21EssayII.

 
– ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR SOURCES AND LIST THEM APPROPRIATELY AS WORKS CITED.
– Essay format: Word file; up to 2 sides; 12 pt. Times New Roman; 1.5-spaced.