Harijan rights
- noun
- Offensive
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derechos de los Harijan (término ofensivo)
- Harijan rights were a significant part of Gandhi's movement for social equality.
Examples
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Many activists campaigned for Harijan rights throughout the 20th century in India.
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The constitution of India includes provisions that safeguard Harijan rights.
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The government must protect Harijan rights for all citizens.
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Activists are fighting for Harijan rights in rural areas.
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Harijan rights played a crucial role in shaping India's policies towards social justice.
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Numerous organizations have emerged to advocate for Harijan rights in modern India.
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Legislative reforms were introduced to ensure Harijan rights are respected and protected.
Synonyms
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4.8
Protection and fair treatment for a smaller, less powerful group in society
How Protected
- Formal
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4.1
- Specialized
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7.1
- Formal
- Offensive
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase simply denotes the rights belonging to or claimed by Harijans, so its meaning is directly compositional from 'Harijan' (the named group) + 'rights' (entitlements). While 'Harijan' carries historical and socio-political connotations (and can be offensive), the group+rights pattern is cross-linguistically common and immediately interpretable by learners who know both words.
Etymology
Harijan rights comes from the word Harijan, which Gandhi used to mean 'children of God' to show respect to people who were treated badly, and rights are the fair things they should have. So Harijan rights means the claim for equal treatment and protection for that group.