Dynamics of Difference: Inequality and Transformation in Rural India

This book provides insights into the role of inequality in the processes of change in rural India, examining interpersonal, intergroup, and intrapersonal inequalities through research based on ethnographic, primary survey, and secondary data methods. It discusses key themes such as normative and descriptive inequalities, class, caste and other identities, economic poverty, educational poverty, poverty in health, gendered poverty, inequality and power, the impact of migration, ethical issues and vulnerabilities, and suicidal consequences of inequality. It builds cohesive arguments and examines rural inequality through the development of new indicators.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This original conceptualization offers valuable insights into the intricate relationship between inequality and the processes of change in rural India. It delves into comprehensive analyses and profound understanding of the nature and multifaceted forms of inequality, as well as its underlying causes and far-reaching consequences. The volume explores various dimensions of inequality, including interpersonal, intergroup, and intrapersonal disparities, within the context of India's rural transformation. Through rigorous research employing ethnographic, primary survey, and secondary data methods, this multidimensional study examines key themes such as normative and descriptive inequalities, class, caste, and other identities, economic poverty, educational poverty, poverty in health, gendered poverty, inequality and power dynamics, the impact of migration, ethical considerations and vulnerabilities, and the tragic consequences of inequality. It constructs compelling arguments by developing a set of novel indicators to examine rural inequality in depth.

This book holds immense appeal to scholars and researchers specializing in political economy, economics, development studies, development economics, sociology, public policy, political science, political sociology, and rural sociology. Its comprehensive examination of inequality in rural India sheds light on crucial aspects of social and economic development, providing valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and scholars alike.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367547868