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Book Summary
A brilliant analysis of the socio-political processes that help us understand
the challenges faced by marginalized populations for representation and
recognition in India.
The premise of democratic politics is that all citizens are equal and have an
equal right to a say in national politics. This definition of democracy,
however, is observed far more in the breach than in practice. Muslims, Dalits
and Adivasis continue their struggle to seek entry into the institution from
which they seem to be barred. Drawing on in-depth case studies the book explores
how marginalized groups that achieve a degree of political inclusion often
discover that it amounts to 'adverse incorporation' which is
ISBN-13
9789351506232
Language
English
Binding
Hard Bound
Publisher
SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd
Publishing Date
2016-02-15
Total Pages
332
From the Margins to the Mainstream: Institutionalising Minorities in South Asia
A brilliant analysis of the socio-political processes that help us understand
the challenges faced by marginalized populations for representation and
recognition in India.
The premise of democratic politics is that all citizens are equal and have an
equal right to a say in national politics. This definition of democracy,
however, is observed far more in the breach than in practice. Muslims, Dalits
and Adivasis continue their struggle to seek entry into the institution from
which they seem to be barred. Drawing on in-depth case studies the book explores
how marginalized groups that achieve a degree of political inclusion often
discover that it amounts to 'adverse incorporation' which is