This book assesses the problem of defining exclusion, highlights the need for its contextualisation and establishes a relationship between social exclusion, deprivation and discrimination. It studies the complex mosaic of Indian systems and society, marked with exclusionary practices and structures on the basis of caste. It presents grassroots level information through empirical investigations and studies how physical spaces become sites of exclusion when borders become volatile. Scholars put together their diverse research, studies, perceptions and ideas and, most importantly, their years of expertise to focus on a central theme of social exclusion in Indian society. They study the role of the state as an interventionist force and look into the political mobilisation strategy as a reaction to exclusion. The book also takes a critical look at the reservation policy and argues that state intervention creates certain new forms of exclusion.

This book studies the concept of social exclusion in India and provides strategies for overcoming it.

About the Author
Paramjit S. Judge is Professor and Head at the Department of Sociology, and Coordinator of the Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India.


Book Information
ISBN 9781107056091
Author Paramjit S. Judge
Format Hardback
Page Count 298
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 590g
Dimensions(mm) 237mm * 160mm * 14mm