Deprived Communities in Contemporary India

Contents: Preface. 1. Social sector development and the deprived communities in India/P.S. Kamble and B.D. Awaghade. 2. The economic position of the rural scheduled castes: an analysis/Praveen K. Jadhav. 3. The scheduled castes women teachers: a socio-economic analysis/Kunda S. Damle. 4. The Matang community in Maharashtra: an analysis/Manikarao D. Sonavane. 5. Occupational mobility among the scheduled castes/Jagan H. Karade. 6. Impact of globalisation on neo-Buddhist community in Maharashtra/Kirtiraj D.C. 7. The land, political power and the deprived communities/Harsha L. Jagzap. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

"The social history of Indian society must be analysed with reference to the caste system. The Hindu caste hierarchy has created the inner layers in every caste category. This book throws a light on the contemporary position of the deprived communities, especially the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. This book describes the social, economic and political position of the various deprived communities. The author(s) have tried to measure the degree of injustice in all level. The position of each caste is different than other, although they belong to same caste category. This book gives an explanation to the different castes and tribes of scheduled castes and the scheduled tribes, respectively. The content of the book is worthwhile. It will be helpful to the researcher, policy makers, students and general readers." (jacket)