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Contexte culturel

The idiom is central to the 'Self-Respect Movement' (Suya-mariyadhai Iyakkam) rhetoric, where discarding oppressive traditions was encouraged. A 'Mass' hero is often defined by his ability to 'thookki eriyal' wealth or power for the sake of the poor or his own dignity. In the context of the diaspora, it's often used when discussing the rejection of Western values that conflict with traditional roots. Young professionals use it to describe 'rage-quitting' or rejecting low-ball salary offers.