ELIMINATION OF DISPARITIES: CHRISTIAN MISSIONARIES AND THEIR ASSISTANCE TO THE MARGINALIZED IN TAMIL NADU

Abstract: In the 19th century, it became more and more evident that Christianity was to stand up to agnosticism and materialism, which were becoming more prevalent among Tamil Nadu's educated youth. These young people valued new ethical and social issues due to religious motivation, which was partially a result of Christian influence. A pronounced awareness for the need of social change and uplift in terms of reforms rather than revolution can be discovered in Madras as early as 1852. With democratic developments the majority of Adi Dravidars in many churches gained for themselves opportunities of leadership up into Episcopal ranks. But that cannot belittle the tremendous liberation which some of their class experienced through Christianity and which received an irrefutable place in history. Keywords: Missionaries, Untouchability, Education, Tiruvannamalai district. Title: ELIMINATION OF DISPARITIES: CHRISTIAN MISSIONARIES AND THEIR ASSISTANCE TO THE MARGINALIZED IN TAMIL NADU Author: Mr. A. Manojkumar, Dr. C. Jaya veera Devan International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 13, Issue 4, October 2025 - December 2025 Page No: 394-398 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 15-November-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17616125 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/elimination-of-disparities-christian-missionaries-and-their-assistance-to-the-marginalized-in-tamil-nadu