Reconceptualising caste, class and tribe

Book Details

• Author: Prakash C. Jain

• Brand: Rawat Publications

• Binding: Hardcover

• ISBN: 9788131610183

• Release Date: 01-02-2019

• Number of Pages: 278

About the Book

Jainism, once a widely practiced religion across India, has seen a reduction in its adherents over time, with the Jain population dwindling to around 1.2 million by 1921. However, from the 1951 census onwards, the Jain population has experienced growth, reaching approximately 4.5 million in the 2011 census. Despite its relatively small numbers, the Jain community today is spread across all states and union territories in India, with a particularly strong presence in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. Known for its significant role in trade, this community has overcome the odds, surviving and flourishing despite its challenges.

This anthology, edited by Prakash C. Jain, brings together ten insightful chapters written by distinguished experts, who trace the demographic journey of the Jain population from 1881 to 2011. The book analyzes various socio-demographic issues such as urbanization, inter-state migration, low fertility rates, skewed gender ratios, and the contrasting phenomenon of high literacy alongside low work participation rates, especially among Jain women. Moreover, the book also covers the Jain diaspora abroad and highlights the under-enumeration of the Jain population in Delhi during the 2011 census.

For scholars, researchers, and general readers interested in understanding the changing dynamics of the Jain community, this book serves as a comprehensive resource, consolidating important census data and offering deep insights into the community’s growth, challenges, and prospects.

Contents:

• Introduction / Prakash C. Jain

• Jain Population in India, 1881–1941 / Kingsley Davis

• Jains as a Minority in Indian Society and History / Jagdish P. Sharma

• Jain Population, 1881–1971 / Vilas A. Sangave

• Jains in India: How Many and Where? / M.K. Jain

• A Demographic Analysis on the Jains / M.K. Jain

• Jains in the Censuses of 1991 and 2001 / Prakash C. Jain

• Jain Population and Demography, 2011 / Prakash C. Jain

• Some Notes on the Jain Diaspora / Prakash C. Jain

• Jain Population Predicament: Need to Learn from the Parsi and Jewish Situations / Sulekh C. Jain & Yashwant K. Malaiya

• Under-Enumeration of Jain Population: Evidence from Two Delhi Surveys / Shugan C. Jain & Prakash C. Jain

Prakash C. Jain’s expertise in demographic studies, combined with the contributions of various scholars, makes this book a definitive guide to understanding the Jain community's demographic trends and challenges in India.