Jyotirao Phule’s Gulamgiri is a key
mid-nineteenth century text that challenged Brahmanism and proposed equal human
rights for the first time in the modern history of India. This immensely
popular book however has not been studied with the depth that it deserves,
especially in the Telugu intellectual world. Anveshi invites M.Phil and Ph.D
scholars to contribute essays that discuss Gulamgiri/Slavery. The essays should
engage with the historical, cultural and political critique of caste-Hinduism
that Phule proposes in this book. They are may also explore its contemporary
relevance.
We expect the essays to be 5000 words
long. It may be in English or Telugu. The competition is open only to research
scholars registered in the universities of current Andhra Pradesh. The essays
should be submitted before 30th September. Selected essayists would be called for a
personal discussion to verify authorship. The three best essays will be awarded
a certificate and a cash prize of Rs.10,000 each.
Essays should be sent to the
following address, by post, email or in person. Please add ‘Anveshi Essay
Competition 2013’ on the envelope and in the ‘subject line’ in email. Kindly
include your postal address and contact number along with the essay.
Last Date: 15th October
2013
Address: Anveshi Research Centre for Women’s
Studies, 2-2-18/49, Durgabai Deshmukh
colony, Hyderabad 500013;
Phone: 27423690; Fax: 27423168; Email:
anveshirc@gmail.com
