Joothan
Omaprakāśa Vālmīki
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Joothan
Published
2003
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Pages
158
ISBN-10
0231129726
Description
"Omprakash Valmiki's Joothan, an autobiographical account of his birth and upbringing as an untouchable, or Dalit, in the newly independent India of the 1950s, is one of the first portrayals of Dalit life in north India from an insider's perspective. "Joothan" literally means scraps of food left on a plate, destined for the garbage or for the family pet in a middle-class urban home. It is related to the word "jootha," which means polluted, and such scraps are characterized as "joothan" only if someone else eats them. India's untouchables have been forced to accept and eat joothan for their subsistence for centuries. The word encapsulates the pain, humiliation, and poverty of this community, which has lived at the bottom of India's social pyramid for millennia. Although untouchability was legally abolished in the constitution of the newly independent India in 1949, Dalits continue to face discrimination, economic deprivation, violence, and ridicule."--Jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Joothan?
This edition of Joothan has approximately 158 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Joothan?
For most readers, Joothan typically takes between 3h 18m and 2h 12m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 39,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 38m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 39,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Joothan?
The estimated word count for Joothan is approximately 39,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Joothan?
Joothan was written by Omaprakāśa Vālmīki.
When was Joothan published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.