Divya Kannan’s recognition highlights India’s growing contribution to global scholarship in niche fields such as children’s history with focus areas like caste and education. Kerala’s sociopolitical landscape often serves as a template for discussions on caste dynamics due to its unique educational reforms; this win underlines its ancient significance in academic discourse.
Such awards signify positive reinforcement for scholarly endeavors tied to Indian societal issues,perhaps inspiring academia within India to engage more deeply with regional narratives intersecting with broader human histories. Furthermore, Ms. Kannan’s academic trajectory-from leading institutions such as lady Shri Ram College and JNU-underscores India’s capacity to groom globally recognized intellectuals.
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The book contested Childhoods: Caste and Education in Kerala, penned by Divya Kannan has won the best book prize for 2024 on the history of children. The award was given by the Society for the History of Children and Youth.
Ms. Kannan is currently an Assistant Professor in Department of History and Archaeology,Shiv Nadar-university Delhi-NCR….
