Social Equality in Indian Society

Social Equality in Indian Society
Author: Panthapalli A. Augustine
Publisher: Concept Publishing Company
Total Pages: 220
Release: 1991
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9788170223030

This Book Attempts To Lay Bare The Deep Roots Of Social Inequality In Indian Society. It Focuses On Three Most Disadvantaged Groups Of People, Namely, The Sudras, Women And The Untouchables. A Clear Understanding Of These Roots Has Been Thought Indispensable For Seeing The Problem Of Inequality In Perspective.

Caste and Equality in India

Caste and Equality in India
Author: Akio Tanabe
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-01-09
Genre: Caste
ISBN: 9781032002835

Introduction: Towards a Cultural-Politics of Ethics in Everyday Practice -- Managing Diversities: Frontiers, Forest Communities and Little Kingdoms -- Local Society and Kingship: Reconsidering 'Caste', 'Community' and 'State' -- Early Colonial Transformation: Emergence of Wedged Dichotomies -- Consolidation of Colonial Dichotomy: Political-Economy and Cultural Identity -- Postcolonial Tradition: The Biomoral Universe -- Cash and Faction: 'The Logic of the Fish' in the Political-Economy -- Ritual, History and Identity: Goddess RāmacaṇḍīFestival -- Recast(e)ing Identity: Transformations from Below -- Vernacular Democracy: A Post-postcolonial Transformation -- Conclusion: Beyond the Postcolonial.

Gender Inequality In India

Gender Inequality In India
Author: Mamta Mahrotra
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9350483629

The status of women is how the society perceives a women and not what it should be. Women at every stage are deprived of opportunities because of their sexuality. This book is a small step towards the realization of the fragrance called woman and to accept the Kasturithat is the inherent qualityof a woman. India is our motherland and we belong to it. It is high time that we learn to give our women respect and treat them with dignity they deserve. Women are the pillars of any society and the foundation stone of any family. Now they should be accepted as such with all their innate abilities, talents, qualitiesand more than that as 'Women' - a wonderful creation blessed with the power of creation and the power to reproduce and replicate. I hope any small step towards the realization of this concept would bealong step in changing the mindset of all our self-acclaimed social gurus and custodians of dharma and fatwas in treating women as equal partners in the growth of the nation, family and children – an asset which cannot be treated lightly. Gender Inequality In India by Mamta Mahrotra: "Gender Inequality In India: Challenging Social Norms" is a thought-provoking book by Mamta Mahrotra that critically examines the issue of gender inequality in India. Drawing on research, case studies, and personal narratives, the book sheds light on the systemic barriers, social norms, and cultural biases that perpetuate gender disparities. It calls for collective action and societal transformation to achieve gender equality and empower women. Key Aspects of the Book "Gender Inequality In India: Challenging Social Norms": Systemic Analysis: "Gender Inequality In India" provides a systemic analysis of the factors contributing to gender inequality. It explores social, economic, and political dimensions, dissecting the patriarchal structures, gender roles, and discriminatory practices that hinder women's progress and perpetuate inequality. Case Studies and Personal Narratives: The book incorporates case studies and personal narratives that highlight the lived experiences of women affected by gender inequality. These stories bring a human face to the issue, fostering empathy and understanding while illustrating the diverse challenges faced by women in different spheres of life. Call for Transformation: "Gender Inequality In India" advocates for societal transformation to challenge and overcome gender disparities. It emphasizes the importance of collective action, policy reforms, and changing cultural attitudes to create a more inclusive and equitable society. The book aims to inspire readers to actively participate in the movement for gender equality. Mamta Mahrotra, a passionate advocate for gender equality, delves into the complex issue of gender inequality in "Gender Inequality In India: Challenging Social Norms." With a deep understanding of the social, cultural, and systemic factors at play, Mahrotra presents a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by women in India. Her book serves as a call to action, urging readers to confront and dismantle the barriers that perpetuate gender inequality. "Gender Inequality In India" invites individuals, policymakers, and society at large to work together towards creating a more just and inclusive world, where women have equal opportunities and their rights are fully realized. Q

Relocating Women's Equality

Relocating Women's Equality
Author: Pankaj Kumar
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Equality
ISBN: 9788131607428

Indian society is still largely male-dominated. Although women constitute half the population, equal opportunity and equal treatment are alien concepts to a large number of women in India. In this scenario, women often have to endure a climate of condescension bordering on contempt and hostility. The Constitution of India did well by declaring in its Preamble its desire to secure justice - social, economic, and political - and to secure equality of status and opportunity. Several steps have been taken to ensure the translation of these objectives into reality, by incorporating provisions that ensure equality of status and of opportunity in the fields of education, public employment, and participation in political life. A number of legislations have been enacted for the protection and emancipation of women. Yet, in spite of the many laws to defend women, crime against women is on the increase. This volume not only reflects upon the real position of women in India, but it also recommends the steps which can help in reducing crime against women and give them equal status in the society. [Subject: India Studies, Women's Studies, Sociology, Human Rights]

Society and Politics in India

Society and Politics in India
Author: Andre Beteille
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2020-12-22
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1000324443

Society and politics are subjects of continuous and animated discussion in contemporary India. The essays brought together in this collection were written or published between 1964 and 1990. In this case it was also a period of many changes in the disciplines of social anthropology and sociology, as well as in the social and political environment.

Non-discrimination and Equality in India

Non-discrimination and Equality in India
Author: Vidhu Verma
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2011-11-17
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1136515011

Social Justice is a concept familiar to most Indians but one whose meaning is not always understood as it signifies a variety of government strategies designed to enhance opportunities for underprivileged groups. By tracing the trajectory of social justice from the colonial period to the present, this book examines how it informs ideas, practices and debates on discrimination and disadvantage today. After outlining the historical context for reservations for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes that began under British colonial rule, the book examines the legal and moral strands of demands raised by newer groups since 1990. In addition the book shows how the development of quota policies has been significantly influenced by the nature and operation of democracy in India. It describes the recent proliferation of quota demands for reservations in higher education, private sector and for women and religious minorities in legislative assemblies. The book goes on to argue that while proliferation of demands address unequal incidence of poverty, deprivation and inequalities across social groups and communities, care has to be taken to ensure that existing justifications for quotas for discriminated groups due to caste hierarchies are not undermined. Providing a rich historical background to the subject, the book is a useful contribution to the study on the evolution of multiple conceptions of social justice in contemporary India.