Dynamics of caste and law : (Record no. 230355)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9781108489874
082 00 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 342.5408 BER-D
100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Berg, Dag-Erik,
245 10 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Dynamics of caste and law :
Remainder of title Dalits, oppression and constitutional democracy in India /
Statement of responsibility, etc. Dag-Erik Berg.
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent pages cm
504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE
Bibliography, etc. note Includes bibliographical references and index.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. "This book breaks new ground in the discussion of the relation between caste and law in India, representing a critical dimension in the postcolonial state. Today, caste has become a very visible phenomenon often associated with politics, social inequality and discrimination. India's constitutional democracy has been remarkable for its goal of creating equality in a context of caste. Despite constitutional promises with equal opportunities for the lower castes and outlawing of untouchability at the time of Independence, reoccurring atrocities and inadequate implementation of law have called for rethinking and legal change. This book develops an interdisciplinary approach to analyse how caste and law relate over time. Building on a postfoundational approach to critical explanation, it provides a new account of how Dalit experiences represent a starting point to analyse dynamics of law and caste-based domination. New concepts are used to interpret a comprehensive case study material. Making a clear departure from conventional disciplinary approaches, the book explains how caste-based oppression, public policy and the ontology of caste intersect. Sociological terms invented by Bhimrao Ambedkar, an anti-caste leader of Dalits and a scholar, are incorporated to explain the enduring relevance of caste. In addition to case studies of Dalit movements, atrocities and caste politics, it is argued through detailed examination of court cases that law could be re-directed to suit the members of dominant castes. The book will be of interest to students of South Asia and has comparative relevance for discussions of democracy, law and racism"--
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element Caste
Geographic subdivision India.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element Dalits
Geographic subdivision India.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element Dalits
Geographic subdivision India.
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Constitutional law
Geographic subdivision India.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element Democracy
Geographic subdivision India.
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        Centre for Cultural Studies Centre for Cultural Studies General Stacks 22/04/2021   342.5408 BER-D CCS1976 22/04/2021 22/04/2021 Book