Find Quote by Ravish Kumar
“Hitting someone with a shoe is in principle anti-Dalit. If you investigate stories about hitting someone with a shoe, you will find that this sort of language was used only by those who were upper-caste.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public commentary on caste language, India, 2020
He points out that anti-Dalit phrasing about shoe‑hitting is used mainly by upper‑caste speakers, exposing bias.
In simple terms: Language reveals caste bias.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge biased language.
Themes
caste
language
bias
social justice
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
educational
When to use this quote
- media analysis
- policy debate
- education curricula
- community workshops
Key Concepts
sociolinguistics
power dynamics
discrimination
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we address deeper caste issues?
- What role does media play?
A Different Perspective
Changing language alone may not fix structural inequality.
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