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| Article Name : | | | SOCIO-POLITICAL AWAKENING AMONG DEPRESSED CLASSES IN MADRAS PRESIDENCY | | Author Name : | | | K. Jayakumar | | Publisher : | | | Ashok Yakkaldevi | | Article Series No. : | | | ROR-14881 | | Article : | |  | Author Profile | | Abstract : | | | The present research article explores the 19th-century socio-political landscape of Tamilnadu, examining the emergence and struggles of the Backward Class, Depressed Class, and Nadar communities. Focusing on the Nadar community, it traces their evolution from facing social neglect to economic prosperity, propelled by education and missionary influence. The article highlights the Nadars&; quest for social recognition, symbolized by temple entry rights, leading to legal battles and the establishment of the Nadar Mahajana Sangam in 1910. Shifting focus to the Depressed Classes, the article explores their delayed awakening and the pivotal role played by socio-religious reformers in fostering awareness. | | Keywords : | | - Nadar,Depressed Classes,Tamilnadu,Socio-political,
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