Dynamics of caste and law: dalits, oppression and constitutional democracy in india
Auteur :
Berg, Dag-Erik
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108489874
Date de publication :
27 févr. 2020
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,7 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
500 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The caste system is central to understanding the politics of inequality and discrimination in India and elsewhere. This book explains how caste and law have mutually evolved in India's democratic order, providing new insights into why caste oppression may persist despite India's constitutional promises of equal opportunities.