The Journey of Caste in India: Voices from Margins

This book provides a comprehensive overview of caste in contemporary India, discussing themes such as the trajectory of caste, Dalits and cultural identity, caste violence, social mobility, Ambedkar's quest for social equality, discrimination, and exclusion, and the struggles for distributive justice. It is essential for scholars and researchers in Dalit studies, social justice, exclusion studies, caste studies, affirmative action, political studies, sociology, social anthropology, and South Asian politics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book offers a thorough examination of caste in contemporary India, drawing upon the expertise of scholars such as Valerian Rodrigues, B.B. Mohanty, Surinder Jodhka, and Anand Teltumbde. It explores a wide range of themes, including the historical trajectory of caste in post-independence India, the experiences of Dalits and their cultural identity, the challenges faced by Dalit women, the prevalence of caste violence, social mobility, the pursuit of social equality by Ambedkar, the need for inclusive development and social security for Dalits, discrimination and exclusion in education, and the issue of Dalit merit and institutional injustice. The book provides an overview of the ongoing struggles for distributive justice in India, making it a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in Dalit studies, social justice, exclusion studies, caste studies, affirmative action, political studies, sociology, social anthropology, and South Asian politics.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of caste in contemporary India, drawing upon the expertise of scholars such as Valerian Rodrigues, B.B. Mohanty, Surinder Jodhka, and Anand Teltumbde. It explores a wide range of themes, including the historical trajectory of caste in post-independence India, the experiences of Dalits and their cultural identity, the challenges faced by Dalit women, the prevalence of caste violence, social mobility, the pursuit of social equality by Ambedkar, the need for inclusive development and social security for Dalits, discrimination and exclusion in education, and the issue of Dalit merit and institutional injustice. The book provides an overview of the ongoing struggles for distributive justice in India, making it a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in Dalit studies, social justice, exclusion studies, caste studies, affirmative action, political studies, sociology, social anthropology, and South Asian politics.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032319773