ABSTRACT
This handbook critically examines the three concepts of exclusion, inequality and stigma and their interrelationship in the Indian context. Divided into five parts, the volume deals with the issues of exclusion, inequality, gender discrimination, health and disability, and assault and violence. It discusses important topical themes such as caste and social exclusion in rural labour markets, impact of poverty and unemployment, discrimination in education and literacy, income inequality and financial inclusion, social security of street vendors, women social entrepreneurs, rural–urban digital divide, workplace inequality, women trafficking, acid attacks, inter-caste marriages, honour killings, health care and sanitation, discrimination faced by those with disabilities, and regional disparities in India.
The book traces rising socio-economic inequality and discrimination along with the severe lack of access to resources and opportunities, redressal instruments, legal provisions and implementation challenges, while also looking at deep-rooted causes responsible for their persistence in society. With emphasis on affirmative action, systemic mechanisms, and the role of state and citizens in bridging gaps, the volume presents several policies and strategies for development. It combines wide-ranging empirical case studies backed by relevant theoretical frameworks to map out a new agenda for research on socio-economic inequality in India with important implications for public policy.
Comprehensive and first of its kind, this handbook will serve as a key reference to scholars, researchers and teachers of exclusion and discrimination studies, social justice, political economy, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, development studies, education and public administration. It will also be useful to policymakers, bureaucrats, civil society activists, non-governmental organisations and social entrepreneurs in the development sector, in addition to those interested in third world studies, developing economies and the global south.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|67 pages
Exclusion
chapter 1|15 pages
Are socially disadvantaged groups catching up with others?
chapter 4|15 pages
Discrimination and exclusion in education
part II|99 pages
Inequality
part III|73 pages
Gender discrimination
chapter 21|9 pages
Analysis of India’s employment scenario
chapter 23|10 pages
Elected women’s representatives in decentralized governance
part IV|58 pages
Health hiatus
chapter 25|14 pages
Mathematical issues among children with visual impairment
chapter 26|14 pages
Impact of bleaching syndrome
part V|25 pages
Violence and trafficking