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5. Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion

The chapter explores the various patterns of social inequality and exclusion in Indian society, focusing on institutions such as caste, gender, and disability. It examines how these social structures perpetuate disparities and the lived experiences of marginalized groups, including Dalits, adivasis, women, and the differently abled. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of understanding these inequalities as systematic and socially constructed rather than merely individual circumstances.

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  • 5

    Patterns Of Social Inequality And Exclusion

    This section explores how social institutions contribute to patterns of inequality and exclusion in India, revealing various dimensions of social stratification.

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  • 5.1

    What Is Social Inequality And Exclusion?

    Social inequality and exclusion in India manifest through systemic patterns affecting various groups, particularly marginalized communities, impacting their access to resources and opportunities.

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  • 5.1.1

    Social Inequality

    This section discusses social inequality and exclusion in India, exploring the systemic factors influencing these social issues beyond individual abilities and efforts.

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  • 5.1.2

    Social Exclusion

    This section discusses social exclusion in India, emphasizing its rootedness in institutional inequalities tied to caste, gender, and disability.

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  • 5.2

    Caste And Tribe Systems Justifying And Perpetuating Inequality

    This section examines how caste and tribal systems in India create and sustain social inequality and exclusion.

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  • 5.2.1

    The Caste System As A Discriminatory System

    The caste system in India is a historical social hierarchy that enforces discrimination and exclusion based on birth.

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  • 5.2.2

    Untouchability

    This section discusses the concept of untouchability as an extreme manifestation of caste discrimination in Indian society, emphasizing its social, economic, and psychological implications.

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  • 5.2.3

    State And Non-State Initiatives Addressing Caste And Tribe Discrimination

    This section discusses the various state and non-state initiatives aimed at addressing caste and tribe discrimination in India, including legislative measures and social movements.

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  • 5.2.4

    The Other Backward Classes

    This section discusses the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India, focusing on their socio-economic challenges and the structural inequalities they face within the caste system.

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  • 5.2.5

    Adivasi Striggles

    This section discusses the historical and contemporary struggles faced by Adivasis in India, highlighting issues of displacement, resource extraction, and the impacts of government policies on their lives.

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  • 5.3

    Women’s Struggle For Equality And Rights

    The section highlights the social constructs of gender inequality, emphasizing that these inequalities are not natural but socially perpetuated.

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  • 5.4

    The Struggles Of The Disabled

    This section discusses the societal constructs around disability, illustrating how the difficulties faced by disabled individuals are often rooted in societal structures rather than their physical or mental impairments.

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