4/27 Gandhi/James

In the article regarding Gandhi’s thoughts on European imperialism, I feel like his notion of “home rule of India” could be a radical form of asserting everyday forms of resistance. I understand that by accepting and practicing European culture, they are giving social, political, and economic power to them. Therefore, by knowing this culture exists as a power bloc, it makes sense to simply reject European culture to assert India’s own form of power. I saw this as Indians could have rejected European food or clothing. In addition, I saw this in James's article in which he saw West Indian Cricket as a form of cultural resistance. This was effective as it was an arena where there were individual dynamics used beyond the traditional game. However, to avoid machinery or technological advances seems to be difficult to overcome. It does reject European culture and will cost the colonizer, but I felt this could have oppressed India as well. Education and health care advances could not have been possible if it were not for technology. As a result, I appreciate the idea of resisting the dominant culture even though it must also be followed with critical thought as the consequences can sometimes go beyond the oppressor.