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VOL. 12, ISSUE 8 (2025)
Clothing and conflicts: Dress-based social struggles in Travancore
Authors
Dr. Anjana RT
Abstract
The history of Travancore’s dress-based
struggles reveals the intersection of caste, gender, and identity in Kerala’s
social transformation. Dress was not merely a cultural choice but a
regulated practice imposed by caste hierarchies, symbolizing dominance and
subordination. This article interrogates the Channar Revolt, the legend of
Nangeli, and the wider implications of clothing as a tool of protest and
dignity. Using archival sources, oral traditions, and subaltern studies,
demonstrates how marginalized communities converted attire into a medium of
rebellion. By exploring case studies and analyzing the modalities of insurgent
consciousness, this paper argues that clothing conflicts became turning points
in reformist movements and nationalist history of Kerala.
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Pages:87-89
How to cite this article:
Dr. Anjana RT "Clothing and conflicts: Dress-based social struggles in Travancore". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 12, Issue 8, 2025, Pages 87-89
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