CASTE, GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT

Book Details

• Author: Dev Swarup

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2023

• ISBN: 9788131613146

• Pages: 266

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

Caste, Gender and Development delves deep into the complex interplay between caste, gender, and socio-economic development in modern India, with a specific focus on the status and struggles of Dalit women in Uttar Pradesh. The book presents an empirical study that uses demographic surveys and secondary data to examine the socio-economic conditions of Dalit women, shedding light on the ongoing impact of caste and gender inequalities.

The study highlights how caste, despite efforts to critique and negate its effects, continues to perpetuate socio-economic disparities, particularly for women. The status of women in India is heavily influenced by the hierarchical relationship between caste, class, and gender. Through an analysis of these structures, the book demonstrates how gender inequality and caste discrimination have been deeply embedded in the development processes throughout Indian history, influencing patterns of domination and subordination.

This work critically evaluates the intersection of caste, class, and gender, focusing on the development initiatives in Uttar Pradesh aimed at improving the status of Scheduled Castes, particularly women. It provides a comprehensive analysis of gender-based discrimination and its impact on women’s development, uncovering the systemic issues that hinder true progress. The book proposes a new perspective on caste and gender issues, suggesting that the path to gender justice in India requires a feminist approach that challenges the rigid structures of caste.

Scholars, policymakers, and development practitioners will find this book a valuable resource for understanding the complex realities of caste-based inequality and the ways in which gender, caste, and class intersect to maintain social stratification. Through a critical lens, the book calls for a reimagining of gender equality that acknowledges and addresses the harsh realities of the caste system.