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THE DANCE OF JUSTICE: A RAWLSIAN PERSPECTIVE IN SRIVIDYA NATARAJAN'S THE UNDOING DANCE

Devadasis are women dedicated to a Hindu deity or temple. They often learn and perform classical dances and music as part of their service. However, the tradition has a complex history and has been associated with both cultural significance and social exploitation.

This article delves into the role of Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance, as a transformative force for Kalyani, the protagonist in the novel The Undoing Dance (2018). It investigates how Bharatanatyam serves not only as a form of artistic expression but also as a means of transcending caste boundaries and societal expectations. By applying the concept of the difference principle, a framework within socio-political theory, the study examines how caste-based discrimination is confronted and reimagined through the medium of dance.

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The principles of justice are chosen behind a veil of ignorance.

If society today were completely refashioned and redistributed without any guarantee of the new role they will play in the new society, would the morality of our systems change?

For example, if the wealth in our country was redistributed via lottery, but with the inequality of wealth staying the same, do you think the current top 1% of our nation (which controls 33.8% of America's wealth) would do something more to ensure their safety if repositioned in a more likely spot, the bottom 50% (which controls just 2.5% of America's wealth)?

The chances are that they would. Since one might enter society at any class level or in any financial position, it "encourages thinking about society from the perspective of all members." 

Isn't this the kind of morality we should use to look at all situations currently? Don't we need to consider others perspectives to really make an informed decision?