There needs to be a time for Dalits to introspect. There are several issue plaguing Dalit society from within. Let us compare with an example - Most African American kids take pride in their aggression. They want everyone to know that they are from the hood or the ghetto. There is a similar feeling amongst Dalit youth of today.
Revolution can be aggressive but attitudes and lifestyles cannot. Dalits need to be militant to protect themselves against unwanted aggression by caste Indians. However, they should refrain from self destructive habits.
Babasaheb Ambedkar did not want to take up an aggressive path. When he chose his religion, he chose carefully. Buddha stood for non violence and peace. He was careful not to espouse wanton violence. However, today among the Dalit youth alcoholism and alcohol fueled aggression are rampant. Dalit women face the brunt abused not only by non-dalits but also by some Dalit men with these aggressive mindsets.
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