The people of Kerala are perceived as highly educated, politically conscious, widely travelled, endowed with a formidable work ethic, and are found in all parts of the world; but is this perception entirely true? If so, what historical, social, and cultural forces have enabled them to achieve such extraordinary reach? Despite constituting just 2.7 percent of India’s vast population, how have they managed to secure such a visible and influential presence?
The people of Kerala are perceived as highly educated, politically conscious, widely travelled, endowed with a formidable work ethic, and are found in all parts of the world; but is this perception entirely true? If so, what historical, social, and cultural forces have enabled them to achieve such extraordinary reach? Despite constituting just 2.7 percent of India’s vast population, how have they managed to secure such a visible and influential presence?