Khadi : Gandhi's mega symbol of subversion

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Khadi : Gandhi's mega symbol of subversion

Peter Gonsalves

SAGE Publications, 2012

  • : hard

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [266]-279) and index (p. [280]-290)

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Khadi: Gandhi`s Mega Symbol of Subversion investigates the power of a symbol to qualitatively transform society by studying Mahatma Gandhi's use of clothing as a metaphor for unity, empowerment and liberation from imperial subjugation. The book brings together historical evidence of Gandhi's search for a semiotics of attire in his quest for personal integrity and socio-political change. From a multidisciplinary perspective, it closely examines the subversion underlying his sartorial communication. The author also discusses the complex challenges in Gandhi's highly polarized environment, such as the conflict between the British Empire and the Indian National Congress, Hindu-Muslim tensions, the urban-rural divide, and the question of untouchability. The author examines the symbolic potential for change which khadi has, not merely as 'revolution' or 'sedition', but as a sustained, well-organised strategy for achieving full independence or purna swaraj.

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Foreword - John S Moolakkattu Introduction I : SUBVERTING THE SELF The Passion to Be an 'English Gentleman' (1869-1891) In Search of Sartorial Significance (1892-1913) 'Unclothing' of the Mahatma (1914-1948) II: ECO-POLITICAL SUBVERSION The Rape of India Gandhi's Eco-political Subversion Controversy III: PSYCHO-CULTURAL SUBVERSION Inferiorisation of the People Gandhi's Psycho-cultural Subversion Controversy IV: SOCIO-RELIGIOUS SUBVERSION-UNTOUCHABILITY India's Shame Gandhi's Socio-religious Subversion-Untouchability Controversy V: SOCIO-RELIGIOUS SUBVERSION-MILITANCY India's Schism Gandhi's Socio-religious Subversion-Militancy Controversy VI: THE PHILOSOPHY OF GANDHIAN SUBVERSION THROUGH KHADI Foundational Principles of Gandhian Subversion The Metaphysics of Khadi Conclusion Appendix Glossary of Sanskrit and Indian Vocabulary Timeline of Gandhi and the Swadeshi Movement Index

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