The Plural Histories of Anthropology and Sociology in India: Disciplinary Boundaries, Continuities and Ruptures in Their Institutionalization (1910-1970)
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Resumo: | In this article, I address the history of sociology and anthropology in India, from their institutionalization in the 1910s to recent years, focusing on the theoretical and political clashes peculiar to the formation of these disciplines in India. First, I demonstrate that for reasons intrinsic to the Indian colonial context, social anthropology is subsumed under sociology. Next, I historically restore the hegemony of G. S. Ghurye and the University of Bombay in defining the research and teaching of the discipline in the country. I then explore the emergence of the University of Delhi with M.N. Srinivas as a symbol of a new institutional and theoretical hegemony, invested in a structural-functionalist analysis engaged with newly independent India. In counterpoint to narratives about Srinivas as a towering Indian sociologist, I discuss alternative currents of thought, notably the Lucknow School. I conclude with debates that begin in the 1970s in the context of regionalization of the university and diversification of the public in intersectional terms, pointing to contemporary challenges that have reshaped the discipline. |
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The Plural Histories of Anthropology and Sociology in India: Disciplinary Boundaries, Continuities and Ruptures in Their Institutionalization (1910-1970)As histórias plurais da antropologia e da sociologia na Índia: fronteiras disciplinares, continuidades e rupturas em sua institucionalização (1910-1970)History of AnthropologyHistory of SociologyIndiaWorld AnthropologiesHistória da AntropologiaHistória da SociologiaÍndiaAntropologias MundiaisIn this article, I address the history of sociology and anthropology in India, from their institutionalization in the 1910s to recent years, focusing on the theoretical and political clashes peculiar to the formation of these disciplines in India. First, I demonstrate that for reasons intrinsic to the Indian colonial context, social anthropology is subsumed under sociology. Next, I historically restore the hegemony of G. S. Ghurye and the University of Bombay in defining the research and teaching of the discipline in the country. I then explore the emergence of the University of Delhi with M.N. Srinivas as a symbol of a new institutional and theoretical hegemony, invested in a structural-functionalist analysis engaged with newly independent India. In counterpoint to narratives about Srinivas as a towering Indian sociologist, I discuss alternative currents of thought, notably the Lucknow School. I conclude with debates that begin in the 1970s in the context of regionalization of the university and diversification of the public in intersectional terms, pointing to contemporary challenges that have reshaped the discipline.Neste artigo, abordo a história da sociologia e da antropologia na Índia desde a sua institucionalização nos anos de 1910 até os mais recentes, focando nos embates teóricos e políticos próprios à formação dessas disciplinas naquele país. Primeiramente, demonstro que, por razões próprias ao contexto colonial indiano, a antropologia social é abarcada pela sociologia. Em seguida, restituo historicamente a hegemonia de G. S. Ghurye e da Universidade de Bombaim na definição da pesquisa e do ensino da disciplina no país. Exploro então a emergência da Universidade de Deli com M. N. Srinivas como símbolo de uma nova hegemonia institucional e teórica, investida numa análise estrutural-funcionalista engajada com a Índia recém-independente. Em contraponto às narrativas sobre Srinivas como grande sociólogo indiano, apresento correntes alternativas, notadamente a Escola de Lucknow. Finalizo com debates que se iniciam nos anos de 1970 no contexto de regionalização da universidade e diversificação do público em termos interseccionais, apontando para os novos desafios contemporâneos do campo disciplinar.UFBA2023-08-10info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionDouble-blid peer-reviewed articleArtigo avaliado por pares em regime de duplo anonimatoapplication/pdfhttps://periodicos.ufba.br/index.php/afroasia/article/view/5365410.9771/aa.v0i67.53654Afro-Ásia; No. 67 (2023); 309-349Afro-Ásia; n. 67 (2023); 309-3491981-14110002-0591reponame:Afro-Ásia (Online)instname:Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA)instacron:UFBAporhttps://periodicos.ufba.br/index.php/afroasia/article/view/53654/29567Copyright (c) 2023 Vinicius Ferreirahttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessFerreira, Vinicius2023-08-10T16:19:11Zoai:ojs.periodicos.ufba.br:article/53654Revistahttps://periodicos.ufba.br/index.php/afroasiaPUBhttps://periodicos.ufba.br/index.php/afroasia/oaiafroasia@ufba.br1981-14110002-0591opendoar:2023-08-10T16:19:11Afro-Ásia (Online) - Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA)false |
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The Plural Histories of Anthropology and Sociology in India: Disciplinary Boundaries, Continuities and Ruptures in Their Institutionalization (1910-1970) As histórias plurais da antropologia e da sociologia na Índia: fronteiras disciplinares, continuidades e rupturas em sua institucionalização (1910-1970) |
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The Plural Histories of Anthropology and Sociology in India: Disciplinary Boundaries, Continuities and Ruptures in Their Institutionalization (1910-1970) |
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The Plural Histories of Anthropology and Sociology in India: Disciplinary Boundaries, Continuities and Ruptures in Their Institutionalization (1910-1970) Ferreira, Vinicius History of Anthropology History of Sociology India World Anthropologies História da Antropologia História da Sociologia Índia Antropologias Mundiais |
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The Plural Histories of Anthropology and Sociology in India: Disciplinary Boundaries, Continuities and Ruptures in Their Institutionalization (1910-1970) |
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The Plural Histories of Anthropology and Sociology in India: Disciplinary Boundaries, Continuities and Ruptures in Their Institutionalization (1910-1970) |
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The Plural Histories of Anthropology and Sociology in India: Disciplinary Boundaries, Continuities and Ruptures in Their Institutionalization (1910-1970) |
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The Plural Histories of Anthropology and Sociology in India: Disciplinary Boundaries, Continuities and Ruptures in Their Institutionalization (1910-1970) |
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The Plural Histories of Anthropology and Sociology in India: Disciplinary Boundaries, Continuities and Ruptures in Their Institutionalization (1910-1970) |
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Ferreira, Vinicius |
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Ferreira, Vinicius |
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Ferreira, Vinicius |
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History of Anthropology History of Sociology India World Anthropologies História da Antropologia História da Sociologia Índia Antropologias Mundiais |
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History of Anthropology History of Sociology India World Anthropologies História da Antropologia História da Sociologia Índia Antropologias Mundiais |
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In this article, I address the history of sociology and anthropology in India, from their institutionalization in the 1910s to recent years, focusing on the theoretical and political clashes peculiar to the formation of these disciplines in India. First, I demonstrate that for reasons intrinsic to the Indian colonial context, social anthropology is subsumed under sociology. Next, I historically restore the hegemony of G. S. Ghurye and the University of Bombay in defining the research and teaching of the discipline in the country. I then explore the emergence of the University of Delhi with M.N. Srinivas as a symbol of a new institutional and theoretical hegemony, invested in a structural-functionalist analysis engaged with newly independent India. In counterpoint to narratives about Srinivas as a towering Indian sociologist, I discuss alternative currents of thought, notably the Lucknow School. I conclude with debates that begin in the 1970s in the context of regionalization of the university and diversification of the public in intersectional terms, pointing to contemporary challenges that have reshaped the discipline. |
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