In Light Of The Recent Attack Upon An Elderly Muslim Gentleman In India, Who Was Assaulted By Hindu Extremist

In light of the recent attack upon an elderly Muslim gentleman in India, who was assaulted by Hindu extremist sanghis on a train for carrying beef, here are more essays to read, demonstrating how the concept of "pure vegetarianism" in India cannot be separated from ideas of caste hierarchy, oppression of marginalized groups and how foods and diets of different groups are shaped as much by economic disparities as by belief and spirituality:

How Caste Smells: Notes From A South Asian Beauty Salon In London - BehanBox
BehanBox
In a London beauty salon run by women from the subcontinent, links between caste, food and odour echo the arguments in the debate in India o
Decoding Desire and Dining in India: A Hidden History of Food Hierarchy - Qurbatein
Qurbatein
“Food in India is closely tied to the moral and social status of individuals and groups. Food taboos and prescriptions divide men from women
“I know what you people eat.” - The Third Eye
The Third Eye
Food has been an issue for most of my life. It has stood like a giant question mark between my relationships, my friendships, outside my hom
Digital recreates the social: What ‘pure veg’ fleet says about caste
Times of India Blog
In India, food is not just a biological need but is deeply connected to social identities like caste. In pre-liberalisation India, caste-bas

Note: I know this shall breach containment soon but yeah, white vegans, "pure" vegetarians, and sanghis don't touch this post.

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