Caste in Contemporary India |
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| Author:
| Jodhka, Surinder S. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-351-33094-7 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2017 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge India |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $49.95 |
Book Description:
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This book explores contemporary realities of caste in rural and urban India. It examines questions of untouchability, citizenship, social mobility, democratic politics, corporate hiring and Dalit activism. Using rich empirical evidence from across north India, this second edition, with a new Introduction, delves into why caste continues to matter.
This book explores contemporary realities of caste in rural and urban India. It examines questions of untouchability, citizenship, social mobility, democratic politics, corporate hiring and Dalit activism. Using rich empirical evidence from across north India, this second edition, with a new Introduction, delves into why caste continues to matter.