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The British Civilizing Mission in India and the Strange Case of Sati

The British Civilizing Mission in India and the Strange Case of Sati

Update: 2024-04-17
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This episode looks at the development and imposition of Britain's "Civilizing Mission" in India and the terrible consequences that result from it. It explores concepts of imperialism, emasculation, and the emergence of modern racism, concluding with a look at the battle over Sati, or the Hindu practice of widow burning.


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The British Civilizing Mission in India and the Strange Case of Sati

The British Civilizing Mission in India and the Strange Case of Sati

Professor Michael Hawkins, Ph.D