{"product_id":"reading-minorities-in-india-forms-and-perspectives","title":"READING MINORITIES IN INDIA: Forms and Perspectives","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\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\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e K.M. Ziyauddin (Editor)\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\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788131612774\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 274\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compelling volume, edited by K.M. Ziyauddin, offers a critical exploration of minority identities in India through a rich tapestry of academic essays. \u003cem\u003eMinorities in India\u003c\/em\u003e provides an in-depth look into how diverse cultural, religious, linguistic, and ethnic groups are marginalized within India's complex social and political fabric. The book sheds light on how political narratives and public discourse often distort the lived experiences of minorities, leading to their systematic exclusion from mainstream society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith contributions from scholars across India, the volume analyzes key issues such as systemic discrimination, structural marginalization, stereotyping in media, and the intersectionality of religion, gender, caste, and class. Topics range from the portrayal of Muslims in global media, the socio-economic struggles of handloom weavers and funeral workers, the health challenges faced by migrant construction workers, to the conditions of sexual and ethnic minorities, including Rohingya refugees and North-Eastern students in urban India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essays offer critical reflections on Muslim women's health and entrepreneurship, urban segregation, Islamic feminism, and caste-based exclusions—providing a holistic understanding of how exclusion operates in multiple forms. This anthology not only questions dominant narratives but also aims to reframe the discourse on minority rights and justice in contemporary India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEditor K.M. Ziyauddin, a distinguished sociologist at Maulana Azad National Urdu University, brings decades of research and teaching experience to the volume. His work on minority studies, social exclusion, Dalit issues, and urban sociology, along with his editorial leadership in scholarly journals, lends academic credibility and intellectual rigor to the compilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, policy-makers, and anyone interested in the sociopolitical realities of minority groups in India. It provokes critical thought and offers diverse perspectives on inclusion, equity, and social justice in the Indian context.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50002083021104,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_9788131612774","price":813.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/81DDdxsmf1L.jpg?v=1756464490","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/reading-minorities-in-india-forms-and-perspectives","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}