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Violence against Nadar women in the 1820s
- When
- 1820s
- Where
- Travancore
Increasing violence occurred against Nadar women in Travancore during the 1820s, including attacks on their dress and the burning of schools and churches.
The conflict over dress rights escalated into physical violence. Nadar women faced attacks for wearing upper-body clothing, which was prohibited for their caste. This violence was accompanied by the destruction of educational and religious institutions, reflecting the deep social tensions and resistance to the changing norms influenced by missionary activities.
Sources
- Channar revolt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-27
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