Irawati Karve, India's first female anthropologist, who disproved Nazi race theory
Published on: Dec. 15, 2025, 11:36 a.m. | Source: India Today
Irawati Karve (1905–1970) was India’s first female anthropologist, a fearless scholar who challenged Nazi racial science in Berlin and redefined caste and kinship in India. Author of ‘Yuganta’, she bridged myth and modernity, proving that one woman’s intellect and courage could dismantle entrenched ideologies and inspire generations.
