Routledge Rethinking Social Exclusion in India - Castes & Communities

This comprehensive academic work examines the complex dynamics of social exclusion across contemporary India, exploring how exclusionary state policies intersect with identity politics, caste systems, and community structures. The book is organised into three distinct sections that analyse new forms of inclusion and exclusion in modern Indian society, the relationship between religious identities and Dalit communities, and the political dimensions of ethnicity. Through rigorous scholarly analysis, the text investigates how castes, communities and ethnic groups have re-emerged as significant forces across multiple spheres of social life, whilst addressing the implications for social harmony and economic progress. Essential reading for researchers, academics and policymakers interested in South Asian studies, sociology, anthropology and the contemporary politics of social identity in India.