Muslims and Marginalisation

5.7 Muslims and Marginalisation

Description

Quick Overview

The Muslim community in India faces marginalization due to low socio-economic development and discrimination.

Standard

Muslims constitute 14.2% of India's population but experience lower access to basic amenities, literacy, and public employment compared to other communities. The Sachar Committee Report highlights these disparities and suggests measures for improvement.

Detailed

Muslims and Marginalisation

The section discusses the marginalization faced by Muslims in India, who constitute 14.2% of the population but lag behind in socio-economic status.

Key Points:

  1. Access to Basic Amenities:
    According to the 2008-2009 data, Muslims have less access to basic amenities such as pucca houses (63.8%) and electricity (67.5%) compared to Hindus (65.4% and 75.2%, respectively).
  2. Literacy Rates:
    As per the 2011 Census, 57% of Muslims were literate, which is significantly lower than Christians (86%) and Sikhs (74%).
  3. Public Employment:
    The representation of Muslims in public services (like IAS, IPS, etc.) is disproportionately low, suggesting systemic barriers.
  4. Sachar Committee Findings:
    Formed in 2005, the committee analyzed the socio-economic and educational status of Muslims, revealing they share challenges similar to other marginalized communities.
  5. Social Marginalization:
    Differences in customs and practices often lead to social discrimination against Muslims, causing fears of community isolation or ghettoization who feel unsafe amid majoritarian sentiment.

Overall, the marginalization of Muslims reflects broader societal inequalities that demand immediate attention to ensure equality and justice for all groups in India.

Key Concepts

  • Marginalisation: The process of pushing certain groups to the edge of society.

  • Ghettoisation: The segregation of a community leading to social and economic disadvantages.

  • Sachar Committee: An influential report on the socio-economic status of Muslims in India.

  • Socio-Economic Disparity: Discrepancies in the access and quality of resources among different communities.

Memory Aids

🎵 Rhymes Time

  • When pushed to the side, they face a rough ride, Marginalisation, in which they can't hide.

📖 Fascinating Stories

  • Once there was a village where some people were always overlooked. They began to band together, sharing their stories and seeking opportunities, slowly breaking the chains of marginalisation.

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • Remember M.E.A.N. - Marginalisation Equals Access Neglected during discussions on marginalised groups.

🎯 Super Acronyms

G.E.T. - Ghettoisation Effects Tolerance, helps in remembering the challenges of community isolation.

Examples

  • Muslims showing lower percentages in access to basic amenities compared to Hindus.

  • Data from the Sachar Committee indicating educational challenges faced by Muslims compared to other communities.

Glossary of Terms

  • Term: Marginalisation

    Definition:

    The process by which certain groups are pushed to the edges of society, limiting their access to resources and opportunities.

  • Term: Ghettoisation

    Definition:

    The process through which a community becomes isolated from the mainstream society, often leading to social and economic disadvantages.

  • Term: Sachar Committee

    Definition:

    A committee established to evaluate the socio-economic and educational status of Muslims in India.

  • Term: SocioEconomic Development

    Definition:

    Progress in economic and social areas, influencing a community's quality of life and access to resources.

  • Term: Discrimination

    Definition:

    Unjust treatment of individuals based on their membership in a particular group.