ABSTRACT
Marginality implies denial of the right to resources in the present and opportunities to progress in the future. Marginalised groups experience social exclusion and cultural isolation. Education can be a source of exclusion when opportunities to pursue it are not distributed equally. Marginalisation becomes cumulative when conditions for access to and progress favour the privileged. Based on empirical analysis this chapter shows that the marginalised groups in India continue to experience social and educational exclusion leading to the persistence of intergenerational inequalities among social groups. This chapter argues for progressive public policies to promote inclusive development.
