Dalit Assertion

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ISBN:

9780198095934

Publication date:

06/11/2013

Paperback

244 pages

185x125mm

Price: 375.00 

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ISBN:

9780198095934

Publication date:

06/11/2013

Paperback

244 pages

First Edition

Sudha Pai

Rights:  World Rights

First Edition

Sudha Pai

Description

Over the last three decades, India has experienced a strong wave of Dalit assertion with significant implications for the working of the Indian democracy.  This short introduction analyses Dalit assertion in its three contemporary forms—grass roots assertion, social mobilization by Dalit-based political parties, and middle class activism. The author provides an easy understanding of the various facets of this movement and its impact on the functioning of democratic structures. Highlighting the achievements of this nationwide upsurge, the work provides valuable insight into the Dalit movement discussing its weaknesses, limitations, and future possibilities.   

First Edition

Sudha Pai

Table of contents

Preface and Acknowledgements 

List of Abbreviations

Introduction: Dalit Assertion, Democratization, and Politics  
 
1. Ideological Strands in the Dalit Movement 
2. Dalit Assertion at the Grass Roots 
3. Dalit Political Parties and Electoral Politics
4. Dalit Middle Class Activism
 
Conclusion: Future Direction 
References 
Index 
 

First Edition

Sudha Pai

Features

  • Provides a concise overview of the subject matter
  • Analyzes the evolution of Dalit assertion, movements and their fall out
  • Presents contemporary challenges and possibilities that the community faces
  • Accessible to a general readership

First Edition

Sudha Pai

First Edition

Sudha Pai

Description

Over the last three decades, India has experienced a strong wave of Dalit assertion with significant implications for the working of the Indian democracy.  This short introduction analyses Dalit assertion in its three contemporary forms—grass roots assertion, social mobilization by Dalit-based political parties, and middle class activism. The author provides an easy understanding of the various facets of this movement and its impact on the functioning of democratic structures. Highlighting the achievements of this nationwide upsurge, the work provides valuable insight into the Dalit movement discussing its weaknesses, limitations, and future possibilities.   

Table of contents

Preface and Acknowledgements 

List of Abbreviations

Introduction: Dalit Assertion, Democratization, and Politics  
 
1. Ideological Strands in the Dalit Movement 
2. Dalit Assertion at the Grass Roots 
3. Dalit Political Parties and Electoral Politics
4. Dalit Middle Class Activism
 
Conclusion: Future Direction 
References 
Index