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Kerala's 'Breast Tax' I Caste, Colonialism, Misogyny I Unpacking the Truth with Manu Pillai

A tale from Kerala folklore has recently garnered significant public attention, recounting the brave act of a lower caste woman who defied the breast tax, known as mulakkaram, by cutting off her breasts and presenting them to a tax collector. This tax was believed to have been imposed to prevent lower caste women from affording upper-body clothing. Historian Manu Pillai challenges the term "breast tax," asserting that it had no direct connection to breasts and highlighting that covering the breasts was not customary in Kerala's matrilineal society during the woman's lifetime, known as Nangeli. Note: Manu Pillai makes a reference to Pietro Della Valle with the year 1605, which is actually, 1625 Watch More Of Manu Pillai's work here - https://instagram.com/waatcoconut?igs... #breasttax #history #kerala #ManuPillai Become A Mojo Story Member Now:    / @mojostory   Subscribe to us for more updates: Follow us on Twitter:   / themojo_in   Like us on Facebook:   / themojostory   Instagram:   / mojostory.in   For more videos:    / @mojostory   Disclaimer: The views of guests who appear on Mojo Story, as well as the views of interviewees or speeches by public figures or those in the news, are their personal opinions. At no point do they reflect the views of the organization.