Indian Muslim : Social, Economic and Educational Status

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Islam in India : a historical analysis. 3. Social, and educational status of the Muslim Community of India. 4. Economic condition. 5. Population size, distribution and health conditions. 6. Problems and prospective of educational conditions of Muslims. 7. Economy and employment: Muslims context. 8. Poverty, consumptions and standards of living. 9. Class-structure and social stratification in early Muslim India. 10. Caste in Indian Muslim society. 11. Muslim women in India. 12. Gender, Islam and human rights. 13. Socio-economic status. 14. Muslims in urban and rural India. 15. Ghettoisation of Muslims trends and consequences. Bibliography. Index.

"Indian Muslim: Social, Economic and Educational Status is an eye opener and thought provoking book which brings out the historical causes that led Indian Muslims in a state of poverty and deprivation. We have categorically described supported by relevant government data how educational and social status of Indian Muslims are deteriorating day by day. Economy and employment go together for social development but the community falls short due to different social and political issues. Caste, gender and Ghettoisation threats to uproot the social fabric of Indian Muslims. This book supports all government initiatives and public participation." (jacket)