{"product_id":"laws-for-dalit-rights-and-dignity-experiences-and-responses-from-tamil-nadu","title":"Laws for Dalit Rights and Dignity: Experiences and Responses from Tamil Nadu","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A. Ramaiah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8131600572\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on the persistent challenge of \u003cstrong\u003eprotecting the rights and dignity of Dalits (Scheduled Castes)\u003c\/strong\u003e in India, even after independence. Despite the existence of special protective laws, such as the \u003cstrong\u003eProtection of Civil Rights Act, 1955\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eScheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989\u003c\/strong\u003e, Dalits continue to suffer from caste-based \u003cstrong\u003euntouchability\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eatrocities\u003c\/strong\u003e. While many incidents go unreported, even the cases filed under these laws often end in \u003cstrong\u003eacquittals\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author examines the reasons behind these acquittals by analyzing \u003cstrong\u003eempirical data\u003c\/strong\u003e collected from \u003cstrong\u003evictims, accused, police, NGOs, judiciary,\u003c\/strong\u003e and others involved in over \u003cstrong\u003e15 acquitted cases\u003c\/strong\u003e. The book moves beyond the usual reliance on government data and presents \u003cstrong\u003equalitative data\u003c\/strong\u003e to reveal the factors contributing to these injustices. It not only critiques the \u003cstrong\u003eineffectiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e of the system but also provides recommendations for \u003cstrong\u003ebetter implementation\u003c\/strong\u003e of protective laws and safeguarding the interests of Dalits in the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume is an \u003cstrong\u003eimportant study\u003c\/strong\u003e for understanding the social dynamics of caste-based discrimination and the challenges in ensuring justice for Dalits, making it highly relevant for scholars, activists, and policymakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA. Ramaiah\u003c\/strong\u003e is a seasoned academic with over \u003cstrong\u003e13 years of teaching and social science research\u003c\/strong\u003e experience. He currently serves as \u003cstrong\u003eReader in the Unit for Social Policy and Social Welfare Administration\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong\u003eTata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai\u003c\/strong\u003e. His research interests include \u003cstrong\u003eDalits and globalization, state and civil society responses to Dalit issues\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003esocial welfare administration\u003c\/strong\u003e. He has published several articles in academic journals and books.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50029279052080,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_8131600572","price":647.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/610OEYXKDFL.jpg?v=1756392492","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/laws-for-dalit-rights-and-dignity-experiences-and-responses-from-tamil-nadu","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}