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The Gurkhas and Great Inequalities in Their Lives

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  • Xiaoyu Wu
  • Kui Zhu

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The Nepalese Gurkhas have been in military service for the British more than 200 years and played an important role not only in helping the British exert its control over its colonials or protectorates, but also in securing some countries or keeping the world peace. However, these Gurkhas have not enjoyed their rights because of their unique identity. Therefore, this paper begins with the history of the Gurkha regiment, the martial race theory as well as the racist ideas on the Gurkhas. Then it turns to the great inequalities that the Gurkhas have experienced during their military service and after their retirement as well as in law & British court. Finally, it briefly covers reasons for Gurkhas’ inequalities and ways to eliminate the inequalities.

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  • Xiaoyu Wu & Kui Zhu, 2017. "The Gurkhas and Great Inequalities in Their Lives," Asian Social Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 13(9), pages 119-119, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:assjnl:v:13:y:2017:i:9:p:119
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