DALITS IN INDIA: Search for a Common Destiny

Book Details

• Author: Sukhadeo Thorat

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2023

• ISBN: 9788131613009

• Pages: 338

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

Dalits in India: Search for a Common Destiny offers an in-depth exploration of the status of Dalits across India. The book presents all-India and state-level analyses using various human development and social-economic indicators to provide a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics that continue to exclude Dalits from mainstream development, thus contributing to their peripheral position in society.

This first-of-its-kind study covers multiple dimensions of Dalit life, such as demographics, gender, urbanization patterns, occupational roles, ownership of income-generating assets like agricultural land and businesses, rural labor situations, and employment under public sector reservations. It also delves into issues like rural poverty, literacy, education, health status, access to healthcare facilities, and civil amenities like housing, water, and electricity. A focal point of the book is the practice of untouchability, social discrimination, and atrocities faced by Dalits.

The book does not only focus on the present status of Dalits but also provides a historical analysis of the changes in their social standing, offering suggestions for improvement and empowerment. With its thorough examination of the socio-economic challenges Dalits face, it serves as a vital resource for researchers, students, policymakers, and anyone concerned with issues related to poverty, social exclusion, and marginality.