Dalit Assertion
Price: 375.00 INR
ISBN:
9780198095934
Publication date:
06/11/2013
Paperback
244 pages
185.0x125.0mm
Price: 375.00 INR
ISBN:
9780198095934
Publication date:
06/11/2013
Paperback
244 pages
185.0x125.0mm
Rights: World Rights
Description
Over the last three decades, India has experienced a strong wave of Dalit assertion with significant implications for the working of the Indian democracy. This short introduction analyses Dalit assertion in its three contemporary forms—grass roots assertion, social mobilization by Dalit-based political parties, and middle class activism. The author provides an easy understanding of the various facets of this movement and its impact on the functioning of democratic structures. Highlighting the achievements of this nationwide upsurge, the work provides valuable insight into the Dalit movement discussing its weaknesses, limitations, and future possibilities.
Table of contents
Preface and Acknowledgements
List of Abbreviations
Features
- Provides a concise overview of the subject matter
- Analyzes the evolution of Dalit assertion, movements and their fall out
- Presents contemporary challenges and possibilities that the community faces
- Accessible to a general readership
Description
Over the last three decades, India has experienced a strong wave of Dalit assertion with significant implications for the working of the Indian democracy. This short introduction analyses Dalit assertion in its three contemporary forms—grass roots assertion, social mobilization by Dalit-based political parties, and middle class activism. The author provides an easy understanding of the various facets of this movement and its impact on the functioning of democratic structures. Highlighting the achievements of this nationwide upsurge, the work provides valuable insight into the Dalit movement discussing its weaknesses, limitations, and future possibilities.
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Preface and Acknowledgements
List of Abbreviations