Social Exclusion, Integration and Inclusive Policies

Book Details

• Author/Editor: V. Subramanyam

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 260

• Release Date: 01-10-2010

• ISBN: 8131603660

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches

About the Book
The concept of social exclusion, first introduced by René Lenoir in 1974, has since captured the attention of both policymakers and academics worldwide. While the roots of exclusion lie deep in the socio-historical fabric of societies, its scientific and analytical study is relatively recent. Social exclusion manifests as a pervasive phenomenon that adversely affects individuals, groups, and communities, undermining the ideals of democracy, equality, and social justice. In the context of India’s complex social structure, exclusion is systemic and intense, with far-reaching impacts.

This volume presents a collection of scholarly papers from the workshop on Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy with Special Reference to Weaker Sections of India, organized by the Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Andhra University. The research contributions cover a wide array of topics on social exclusion, inclusive policies, and the integration of disadvantaged groups such as Dalits, backward classes, religious and ethnic minorities, women, the disabled, and displaced communities.

The book offers critical insights that enrich the academic discourse while providing valuable guidance for the formulation of equitable and affirmative policies. It is an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, and academicians interested in social justice, inclusive development, and policy innovation.

About the Author / Editor
V. Subramanyam is a Professor of Anthropology and the Director of the Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. He has an extensive record of teaching and research, with numerous papers published in Indian and international journals. His research interests include tribal development, Islamic studies, environmental concerns, health, indigenous knowledge systems, and marginalized communities. He has executed several impactful research projects, authored three books, and guided multiple M.Phil. and Ph.D. students.

K. Sekhar, Reader-cum-Deputy Director at the same Centre, specializes in youth issues, social exclusion, and development. His research spans areas like media, family studies, corporate social responsibility, regional movements, and civic affairs.