Politics of Inclusion
Castes, Minorities, and Affirmative Action
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Practical Politics, Social Science, Religion & Spirituality
| Author: | Zoya Hasan | ISBN: | 9780199088669 |
| Publisher: | OUP India | Publication: | September 7, 2011 |
| Imprint: | OUP India | Language: | English |
| Author: | Zoya Hasan |
| ISBN: | 9780199088669 |
| Publisher: | OUP India |
| Publication: | September 7, 2011 |
| Imprint: | OUP India |
| Language: | English |
Post-Mandal, the demand for reservations by various groups has become a consistent feature of Indian politics. Yet, the focus remains on caste, with little attention paid to the under-representation of religious minorities in India. The book takes up the case of relative disadvantage and interogates the multiple and overlapping dimensions of deprivation. Hasan argues that, in view of the comparative evidence avaiable, presently excluded and disadvantaged groups should also qualify for affirmative action. This book will interest students and scholars of Indian politics, sociology, and history.
Post-Mandal, the demand for reservations by various groups has become a consistent feature of Indian politics. Yet, the focus remains on caste, with little attention paid to the under-representation of religious minorities in India. The book takes up the case of relative disadvantage and interogates the multiple and overlapping dimensions of deprivation. Hasan argues that, in view of the comparative evidence avaiable, presently excluded and disadvantaged groups should also qualify for affirmative action. This book will interest students and scholars of Indian politics, sociology, and history.
