Calling All Women

18. Part 11 - How the British Used Black Magic to Control

Dr. Jaap Kaur Waraich

Explore the impact of British colonialism on the Sikh soldiers and the Punjabi social structure with Dr. Jaap as she shares a poignant story about her grandfather-in-law. Brace yourself for what happened to him. The conversation delves into the transformation of the Sikh identity within the British Indian Army, the psychological manipulation employed by the British, and the lasting trauma experienced by the colonized people.

  • The story of a young soldier illustrates the dangers of colonial power.
  • Sikh soldiers faced a loss of identity under British military rules.
  • Economic conditions forced many Indians to enlist in the military.
  • The British used psychological tactics to manipulate soldiers.
  • Symbols and rituals were used to brainwash troops.
  • Colonization led to a forgetting of cultural identity.
  • Trauma and mind control techniques were employed by the British.

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