| ID | 185586 |
| Title Proper | Ingredients of Casteism |
| Other Title Information | holy week and Syrian Christian food practices in Kerala, India |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Thomas, Sonja |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article examines casteism and the food practices of dominant-caste Syrian Christians during Holy Week in Kerala, India. Kerala is often deemed to be educated, progressive and secular. However, education and secular practices have not eradicated casteism. Looking at three specific breads made by Syrian Christians during Holy Week, I trace the difference between Syrian Christian food-giving to Dalit Bahujan workers, and food-sharing between Syrian Christians and dominant-caste Hindus. Food, I argue, gives us a lens to understand how casteism continues to function despite narratives of Kerala’s secular and progressive exceptionalism. |
| `In' analytical Note | South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies Vol. 45, No.3; Jun 2022: p.401-416 |
| Journal Source | South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies Vol: 45 No 3 |
| Key Words | Caste ; food ; Casteism ; Holy Week ; Syrian Christians |