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Routledge - Identity and Identification in India Book

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Explore the complex relationship between state classification and social identity in this academic work from Routledge. Identity and Identification in India: Defining the Disadvantaged examines the core mechanics of Indian reservation policies regarding government jobs, university admissions, and legislative seats. This book looks at whether affirmative action policies, which aim to help disadvantaged groups, inadvertently reinforce the very categories they seek to change. It provides a deep look into how the official identification of eligible groups affects identity politics. By looking at the tension between theories of fluid identity and the rigid structures of state-mandated classification, this text offers a unique perspective on how recognizing group distinctions can subvert or strengthen social divisions. It is an essential read for students and professionals interested in the sociological impact of reservation systems in India.

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Examines the impact of reservation policies on government jobs, university admissions, and legislative seats in India.

Analyzes how the official identification of disadvantaged groups affects modern identity politics.

Investigates the tension between fluid identity theories and rigid state classification systems.

Provides a detailed look at the unintended side-effects of affirmative action through group recognition.

Offers academic insights into whether state classification empowers or reinforces social categories.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415296803
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 12 December 2002
Listed Since: 09 February 2007

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