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March 5, 2026Journal of Animal Ethics0 citations

Cyno-Racist Colonialism: Pariah Dogs and Racial Dynamics in Colonial India

Cyno-Racist Colonialism: “Pariah” Dogs, “Dog Cull,” and the State in Colonial India

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AGAryama Ghosh

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This article examines colonial policies affecting dogs in India, highlighting the intersection of speciesism and racism, suggesting decolonization is necessary.

Key Points

  • The article explores how colonialism racialized the status of Indian dogs, asserting their perceived inferiority.
  • Analyzed colonial policies and legislation related to dog treatment.
  • Utilized postcolonial theory and animal studies frameworks.
  • Investigated historical practices, including dog taxation and culling methods.
  • Identified colonial classification of Indian dogs as 'pariahs' fueled systemic extermination.
  • Showed colonial policies reinforced perceptions of dogs as racially inferior.
  • Outlined the lasting impact of colonial ideologies on contemporary animal welfare views.

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Aryama Ghosh (2026) studied this question.

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