Exclusion, Discrimination and Stratification: Tribes in Contemporary India

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: N. K. Das

• Language: English

• Edition: 2013

• ISBN: 9788131605806

• Pages: 458

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.6 x 1.2 inches

About the Book

In the 21st century, the discourse on social exclusion, discrimination, and inequality has become a central theme in social sciences. This compelling volume, based on extensive fieldwork, delves into the realities of tribal communities in India who continue to face systemic exclusion and discrimination. Particularly vulnerable are those tribal groups that coexist with caste-based hierarchical societies, where their marginalization is more pronounced and deeply rooted in social, economic, and ritualistic dimensions.

This book brings together a series of in-depth essays that explore the collapse of tribal livelihood systems and the multifaceted denial of rights and resources. With a focus on various tribal communities spread across rural India, it sheds light on their lived experiences of deprivation, and more importantly, on their unwavering resistance to such systemic repression.

The author offers a powerful narrative on the evolution of tribal resilience through affirmative action, statutory representation, democratic participation, and the infusion of secular and egalitarian values. Tribes are no longer passive victims of oppression; instead, they are assertive actors, demanding justice and equality. This work is an insightful and timely contribution to understanding the complexities of tribal struggles, making it an essential read for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in social justice and indigenous rights in India.