PROVINCIAL DIASPORA, PHILANTHROPY AND SOCIAL DOMINATION: A STUDY OF COASTAL ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA

This academic article investigates the intricate relationship between provincial diaspora philanthropy and social domination, focusing on Coastal Andhra Pradesh, India. It examines how remittances and charitable contributions from the diaspora influence local power structures, caste dynamics, and institutionalization processes within their home regions. The study explores whether such transnational giving reinforces existing social hierarchies or contributes to their transformation. It provides a nuanced understanding of the socio-economic and political implications of diaspora philanthropy in a specific Indian context.