Indian Diaspora in the Caribbean: History, Culture and Identity
EDITOR- Rattan Lal Hangloo
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This collection of essays seeks to explore some aspects of the history of Indian emigration to the Caribbean, which is one of the most significant events in the history of Indian indentured migration that took place to different parts of the world during the second half of the nineteenth century. The Indians faced many hardships in the Caribbean during the initial stage of their migration. However, over the years, despite several adversities, Indians have become one of the most successful immigrant ethnic groups in the Caribbean. Indian Diaspora in the Caribbean: History, Culture and Identity studies key facets of this retention of the Indian ethos. While doing so, it also analyses notions of religiocultural transformation, identity reconstruction, political participation and transformations, as well as resistance to enslavement and other oppressions. The contributors to this volume, who are recognized scholars and academics in the field of Caribbean studies, also have the advantage of first-hand knowledge and the experience of being a part of the Indian diaspora in the Caribbean.
The Editor
Rattan Lal Hangloo is presently Head, Chair of Indian Studies at Tbilisi State University, Georgia, and Professor of History at Hyderabad Central University. Earlier he served Hyderabad Central University as Head, Department of History and also Chief Proctor.
Contributors
Radica Mahase l Sherry-Ann Singh l Brinsley Samaroo l Bridget Brereton l Benjie Mahabir l Nasser Mustapha l Ann Marie Bissessar l Shaheeda Hussain
‘…Indian Diaspora in the Caribbean…, touches upon the diverse aspects of the history of Indians who migrated to the Caribbean between the 1840s until the 1920s, mostly as indentured labourers. The understanding of the migrant Indian populations in the Caribbean is complicated by the heterogeneity of the group in terms of cultural practices and the complex nature of the encounter between “indigenous” cultures and colonial domination.’— SAGNIK DATTA, Frontline
This collection of essays seeks to explore some aspects of the history of Indian emigration to the Caribbean, which is one of the most significant events in the history of Indian indentured migration that took place to different parts of the world during the second half of the nineteenth century. The Indians faced many hardships in the Caribbean during the initial stage of their migration. However, over the years, despite several adversities, Indians have become one of the most successful immigrant ethnic groups in the Caribbean. Indian Diaspora in the Caribbean: History, Culture and Identity studies key facets of this retention of the Indian ethos. While doing so, it also analyses notions of religiocultural transformation, identity reconstruction, political participation and transformations, as well as resistance to enslavement and other oppressions. The contributors to this volume, who are recognized scholars and academics in the field of Caribbean studies, also have the advantage of first-hand knowledge and the experience of being a part of the Indian diaspora in the Caribbean.
The Editor
Rattan Lal Hangloo is presently Head, Chair of Indian Studies at Tbilisi State University, Georgia, and Professor of History at Hyderabad Central University. Earlier he served Hyderabad Central University as Head, Department of History and also Chief Proctor.
Contributors
Radica Mahase l Sherry-Ann Singh l Brinsley Samaroo l Bridget Brereton l Benjie Mahabir l Nasser Mustapha l Ann Marie Bissessar l Shaheeda Hussain
‘…Indian Diaspora in the Caribbean…, touches upon the diverse aspects of the history of Indians who migrated to the Caribbean between the 1840s until the 1920s, mostly as indentured labourers. The understanding of the migrant Indian populations in the Caribbean is complicated by the heterogeneity of the group in terms of cultural practices and the complex nature of the encounter between “indigenous” cultures and colonial domination.’— SAGNIK DATTA, Frontline
Table Of Contents
| Preface | vii-viii |
| Notes on Editor and Contributors | ix |
| Introduction Rattan Lal Hangloo |
1-11 |
| 1. ‘Indian’ Culture in Trinidad: Transportation, Reconstruction and Integration, 1845-1970 Radica Mahase |
13-24 |
| 2. The Ramayana in Trinidad: A Socio-Historical Perspective Sherry-Ann Singh |
25-41 |
| 3. Muslims in the Caribbean Nasser Mustapha |
43-54 |
| 4. Trinidad Hinduism, 1917-1945: Religious Transformation and Identity Construction Sherry-Ann Singh |
55-69 |
| 5. The Caribbean Consequences of the Indian Revolt of 1857 Brinsley Samaroo |
71-93 |
| 6. Resistance to Enslavement and Oppression in Trinidad, 1802-1849 Bridget Brereton |
95-111 |
| 7. General Elections of 2007 in Trinidad and Tobago: The Indian Factor in the People’s National Movement Benjie Mahabir |
13-123 |
| 8. Nationalism and Education: Dr Eric Williams’ Vision for Trinidad and Tobago Rattan Lal Hangloo |
125-141 |
| 9. Breaking the Glass Ceiling: East Indian Women and Educational Mobility in Trinidad and Tobago Ann Marie Bissessar |
143-154 |
| 10. Market and Field: The Workplace of the Indian Women in Trinidad, 1900-1940 Shaheeda Hussain |
155-167 |
| Index | 169-174 |