Caste in Politics and the Politicisation of Caste

Caste in Politics and the Politicisation of Caste

Lesson: Caste in Politics and the Politicisation of Caste
Lesson Developer: Dr. Jagannath Ambagudia
College/ Department: Department of Political Science,
Rajdhani College

Institute of Lifelong Learning, University of Delhi

Caste in Politics and the Politicisation of Caste
Table of Contents
Title: Caste in Politics and the Politicisation of Caste
Introduction
Caste and Politics in Colonial Period
Caste and Politics in the Post-Colonial Period

• Role of Caste Associations in Politics
• Caste and Democratic Upsurge
• Caste and Voting Behaviour
• Caste Consciousness and Politics
• Dalits and Caste Politics
• Socialist Party and Caste Politics
• AJGAR Formation and Caste Politics
• Emergence of OBCs
• Politicisation of Caste
Issues and Concerns of Caste Politics in India

• Identity and Recognition
• Reservation
• Education
• Economic Empowerment
• Discrimination
• Equality of Opportunity
• Dignity
• Human Rights
• Distribution of Power and Authority
Conclusion
Exercise/Practice
References

Institute of Lifelong Learning, University of Delhi

Caste in Politics and the Politicisation of Caste
CASTE IN POLITICS AND THE POLITICISATION OF CASTE

Introduction
The discourse on caste and politics in India shall begin with the nature of Indian society. This is primarily because of the fact that such discussion cannot ignore the implication of social structure over the functions of political system. The other probability is the diverse nature of the society, which is seen as the compete grid of caste, ethnicity, religions etc., where different social groups have been located in various levels of social structure, thereby experiencing different degree and magnitude of social, economic, cultural and political developments and deprivation. Their capability to take independence decisions while casting vote in the electoral processes of the country and active or inactive participation in political affairs of the state have
much

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