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Great Reputations: Gandhi

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Gandhi's Controversial Behavior and Criticisms

This chapter explores various aspects of Mahatma Gandhi's behavior and actions that were criticized during his lifetime, including his controversial experiments with women and his belief in the magical powers of semen. It also discusses his attitude towards the Holocaust and his failure to confront acts of violence like the Japanese atrocities in Nanking and the Armenian massacres in the First World War. The chapter delves into the debates surrounding accusations of racism against Gandhi and his political journey.

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