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SUMMARY:Special Lecture on- ‘Decolonizing Social Sciences: James Mill\,
 Colonialism and Contemporary India
DESCRIPTION:August 7\, 2024 (Offline)\n\nOn August 7\, 2024\, the Centre
 for Indian Knowledge Systems in collaboration with the Centre for Study of
 Cultures\, organized a special lecture on “Decolonizing Social Sciences:
 James Mill\, Colonialism\, and Contemporary India.” The lecture featured
 Dr. Kundan Singh\, a Professor at the Hindu University of America\, as the
 distinguished speaker\, who was introduced by Prof. M.S. Chaitra\,
 Director\, CSC. It was attended by over 40 participants including
 students\, research scholars and faculty of Chanakya University.\nDr.
 Singh's talk explored the works of James Mill and their lasting influence
 on the discourse surrounding India\, particularly in the context of social
 scientific studies. He emphasized how Mill’s colonial perspectives
 continue to shape academic and intellectual approaches to India\, even in
 the present day. The lecture shed light on how these colonial frameworks
 have impacted the study of Indian society\, influencing the perception of
 Indian culture and history through a Westernized lens.\nDr. Singh also
 introduced his latest book\, ‘Colonial Discourse and the Suffering of
 Indian American Children: A Francophone Postcolonial Analysis’\,
 discussing key chapters that informed his lecture. His work delves into how
 colonial ideologies have permeated various aspects of Indian and diasporic
 experiences\, including the psychological and social challenges faced by
 Indian American children. By drawing from Francophone postcolonial theory\,
 Dr. Singh’s analysis provides insights into how colonial narratives
 continue to affect both the Indian diaspora and academic studies of Indian
 society. The lecture contributed significantly to the conversation on
 decolonizing social sciences in India\, urging scholars to critically
 engage with colonial legacies and reframe their approaches in understanding
 Indian knowledge systems and society. He was also presented with a token of
 gratitude by Dr. Vinayachandra Banavathy\, Director of CIKS.
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CATEGORIES:Indian Knowledge Systems
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