too much of in-fighting between the
associations .
173_______Anglo-Indian man 50-60 Christian Cochin 29 July
He was the acknowledged political leader of the
out-group, which had its headquarters in Perumanoor,
Cochin. He made all the arrangements for the group
interview. He was articulate, intelligent,
well-respected and liked by the community. He was
deeply concerned about the "future of the community and
its schools in India." He held the opinion that the
community was backward, and needed help from the
government for reservation of seats in Higher Education
and reservation of jobs in government service.
174 Anglo-Indian man 30-40 Christian Cochin 29 July
He was a surgeon, whose wealthy family had made a major
contribution to building an Anglo-Indian school. He
voiced his concern about the "discrimination towards the
Community" in Kerala by the major All-India Anglo-Indian
Association.
175 Anglo-Indian woman 20-60 Christian Cochin 29
July
She said,
The service of the various Associations
should be extended to the rural areas.
176 Anglo-Indian woman 20-60 Christian Cochin 2 9
July
She talked about unemployment. She said,
The school should have vocational and
technical training. The Anglo-Indians have
very few marketable skills. At least, if
there was a policy to introduce a good,
validated vocational certificate in the
schools, then we will have less poverty.
What is the use of speaking English when you
are hungry, you might not be understood,
because it is better to speak an Indian
language, that way, you won't starve.
177_______Anglo-Indian woman 20-60 Christian Cochin 29
July
She was politically aware and made the following
statement.
We do not have enough leaders who are
interested in fighting for the rights of
Anglo-Indians in Kerala. I actually mean
leaders in Delhi, who are representing the
community. There are no women leaders. Why
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