TRIBALS & DEMOCRATIC POLITICS: Understanding from Agency Areas of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Book Details

• Author: Sunkari Satyam

• Brand: Rawat Publications

• Binding: Hardcover

• ISBN: 9788131609835

• Release Date: 01-12-2019

• Number of Pages: 232

About the Book

This study critically examines the state of tribal communities in India's contemporary democratic system, with a particular focus on the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which aims to ensure effective political participation, governance, and administration for tribal people. Despite Constitutional provisions meant to safeguard the political rights of Adivasis, the book raises pertinent questions:

• Why is the voice of Adivasis not given appropriate attention in the electoral process, despite the constitutional guarantees under the Fifth Schedule?

• Why is the political voice of Adivasis marginalized in the larger democratic process?

• Are Adivasi women adequately represented in political meetings and allowed to participate in such forums?

Using both qualitative and quantitative tools for microanalysis, the book assesses the political voice of tribal people within the democratic framework of India, highlighting their involvement in governance at various levels. It also explores the significant, yet often overlooked, role of Adivasi women in political participation and local governance, contributing to a better understanding of democracy from a marginalized perspective.

The book will be of great interest to researchers, policy makers, social activists, and bureaucrats working on tribal development, social justice, and political representation.

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Contemporary Theories of Democracy

3. Adivasis in Democratic Politics

4. Adivasis and Socio-Economic Conditions

5. Adivasis in Democratic Party Politics

6. People’s Voice and Democracy

7. Conclusion

About the Author:
Sunkari Satyam is an Assistant Professor at the Council for Social Development, Hyderabad. He specializes in social science research with a focus on rural poverty, social justice, and the welfare and developmental policies for Adivasis, Dalits, and women in Panchayati Raj Institutions. He has contributed research papers, articles, and commentaries to prominent journals and newspapers. His recent publications include Women in Gram Panchayats and Poverty Elimination in Rural India.