Blocked by caste: economic discrimination in mordern India

By:

Thorat, Sukhadeo

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: 2010 Oxford University Press New DelhiDescription: xxi, 377 p. ; 23 cmISBN:

9780198060802

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DDC classification:

305.5122095 B5

Summary: This volume investigates empirical evidence of discrimination by focusing on the urban labour market as well as other markets in rural markets. It also analyses discrimination in non-market transactions like access to education, primary healthcare services, and fair price shops. Through detailed case studies, the essays examine the consequences of exclusion on unequal access to business, wage-earning, health status, and educational attainments and suggest possible remedies. (http://www.oup.co.in)

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This volume investigates empirical evidence of discrimination by focusing on the urban labour market as well as other markets in rural markets. It also analyses discrimination in non-market transactions like access to education, primary healthcare services, and fair price shops. Through detailed case studies, the essays examine the consequences of exclusion on unequal access to business, wage-earning, health status, and educational attainments and suggest possible remedies. (http://www.oup.co.in)

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