˜Theœ Routledge handbook of exclusion, inequality and stigma in India

This handbook critically examines the three concepts of exclusion, inequality and stigma and their interrelationship in the Indian context. Divided into five parts, the volume deals with the issues of exclusion, inequality, gender discrimination, health and disability, and assault and violence. It discusses important topical themes such as caste and social exclusion in rural labour markets, impact of poverty and unemployment, discrimination in education and literacy, income inequality and financial inclusion, social security of street vendors, women social entrepreneurs, rural–urban digital divide, workplace inequality, women trafficking, acid attacks, inter-caste marriages, honour killings, health care and sanitation, discrimination faced by those with disabilities, and regional disparities in India. The book traces rising socio-economic inequality and discrimination along with the severe lack of access to resources and opportunities, redressal instruments, legal provisions and implementation challenges, while also looking at deep-rooted causes responsible for their persistence in society. With emphasis on affirmative action, systemic mechanisms, and the role of state and citizens in bridging gaps, the volume presents several policies and strategies for development. It combines wide-ranging empirical case studies backed by relevant theoretical frameworks to map out a new agenda for research on socio-economic inequality in India with important implications for public policy. Comprehensive and first of its kind, this handbook will serve as a key reference to scholars, researchers and teachers of exclusion and discrimination studies, social justice, political economy, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, development studies, education and public administration. It will also be useful to policymakers, bureaucrats, civil society activists, non-governmental organisations and social entrepreneurs in the development sector, in addition to those intereste Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title 4 Copyright 5 Dedication 6 Contents 8 List of figures 12 List of tables 14 Notes on contributors 18 Preface 23 List of abbreviations 26 Introduction 28 Part I Exclusion 44 1 Are socially disadvantaged groups catching up with others? An analysis of literacy rates 46 2 Degree of financial inclusion: a comparative study among the Asian countries 61 3 Impact of poverty and exclusion: an empirical analysis 67 4 Discrimination and exclusion in education: a study of the children of manual scavenger communities of Rajasthan 81 5 Caste discrimination and inequality: a case of artisans 96 6 Caste and social exclusion in rural labour markets 102 Part II Inequality 112 7 Development and rising income inequality in India: an emerging enigma 116 8 Rural­urban divide: digital inequality 130 9 Urban livelihood and social security of street vendors 143 10 Educational inequality: a case study on school enrolment and infrastructure 152 11 Disparity and disconnection in investment and unemployment among the Indian states 163 12 Inter­caste marriages and social inequality 175 13 Millennial women social entrepreneurs: a growing trend 183 14 Time allocation in television news content 192 15 Socio­economic inequalities in the agricultural and rural sectors 203 Part III Gender discrimination 212 16 Perception of gender equality: a comparative study of young men and women 214 17 A study on gender discrimination among migrant construction workers 223 18 Inequality, gender and policy initiatives 229 19 An appraisal of gender issues in the Indian corporate sector 241 20 Gender inequality in India: legal provisions 248 21 Analysis of India’s employment scenario: working age population and female participation 256 22 Disabled women: facing double discrimination 265 23 Elected women’s representatives in decentralized governance: a participation­focused assessment 275 Part IV Health hiatus 286 24 Health assessment of women 288 25 Mathematical issues among children with visual impairment: challenges and strategies 297 26 Impact of bleaching syndrome: the inexorable predicament of dark­skinned Indian women 311 27 Regional disparity of sanitation facilities in India 325 28 Beyond the human development index: a conceptual note 332 29 Socio­economic inequalities and their association with health status among the Muslim community 338 Part V Violence and trafficking 344 30 Acid attacks: violence related to specific gender 346 31 Women trafficking in India: a threat to gender equality 354 32 Violence against differently­abled persons in India 362 Index 369 This handbook examines the issues of exclusion, inequality, gender discrimination, health and disability, and assault and violence in India. It discusses caste and social exclusion in rural and urban labour markets, poverty and unemployment, education and literacy, income inequality, digital divide, women trafficking and regional disparities.