Manuvāda

The term Manuvada denotes the ethos of a society governed by Manusmṛti, with the term Manuvadi denoting a proponent of such an ethos. In contemporary discourse, these terms (especially the latter) are used oppositionally by Muslims, Dalits, Buddhists, and others to contrast their positions, interests, and viewpoints with a society that is informed by and/or identifies with Manuvada, particularly with respect to varna (caste).