The Plural Social Sphere
Insights from Contemporary Indian Society
- 230 pages
- English
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The Plural Social Sphere
Insights from Contemporary Indian Society
About This Book
This book reiterates pluralism as the basic feature of the Indian social sphere. It highlights challenges to the continuity of the plural fabric of India's society and culture. Acknowledging that socio-political concerns on women's issues do not always find adequate representation in social science texts, the book explores issues and policies related to gender. It locates the roots of feminist fundamentalism, studies the reactions to it, and brings forth the demands relating to new agendas and strategies for feminism. The authors also present empirical studies on issues faced by minority communities in India.
An important contribution, this book will be of interest to scholars and researchers of sociology, political sociology, gender studies, exclusion studies, South Asian studies, Affirmative action, and political science.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- List of illustrations
- List of contributors
- Preface
- Introduction
- T. K. Oommen: Reminiscenes of a Student
- PART I The Plural Social Sphere: Disciplinary Explorations
- PART II Discerning Gender: Issues and Policies
- PART III Discerning the Margins: Lessons from the Field
- Index