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The Rape of Goa - A photo documentary
by
Rajan P. Parrikar
Venue: Menezes Braganza Art Gallery, Panjim, May 21-24, 2008
http://www.parrikar.org/misc/doc-notice.pdf
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2008/5/19 CORNEL DACOSTA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> Hi Gabe
> Thank you for drawing our attention to what I
> consider to be the obscenity of 'honour killing' and
> the powerful role of upper caste men in Haryana.
> However, what I would value even more is your
> commentary on the story. It would be much appreciated
> if you could do this in the light of your previously
> expressed position(s) that it matters not whether some
> believe in caste or not---although it is well known of
> course that, in India this inevitably leads to
> grotesque practises against the lower castes and
> especially the women. I simply ask because I am
> unclear where you stand regarding this particular
> story.
> Cornel DaCosta
RESPONSE: My stand on Caste is simple: I abhor it, if it impinges on
others. As Chris and some others have pointed out, the Caste issues
in Goa are benign. Thankfully Goans do not suffer the ill effect of
Caste as in other parts of India. For that matter, Goans have no
problems in the U.K., our Community does not clandestinely cart of
sons and daughters for arranged marriages in the sub Continent, as is
quite frequently done by other Indian/Pakistani communities.
I have had no problems on my visits to Goa on Caste issues, I do not
belong to any Caste...I am Casteless. I married for love, my wife and
I met each other in school.
--
DEV BOREM KORUM.
Gabe Menezes.
London, England
