communities (defined primarily by caste and tribe). India has its own interesting history related to the concept of reservation in promotion. Reservation system has been prevalent in India for quite some time now. It has displayed its reach to areas such as education, jobs etc. Over the last 65 years of Independence, India’s Constitution has set aside seats in parliament for people from historically discriminated groups, the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Whether to have a reservation/quota
Education of Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe and other backward classes. Answer: The education system in India for Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe and other backward classes are based social context and current educational situation, free education for primary schools in villages, scholarships, reservations, etc. In this assignment we will first discus about what are SC ,ST and OBC and also the education system of three places that is Kamtha, L.Khengjang and Tripura. This will help us to understand
of backward and under-represented communities (defined primarily by caste and tribe). India has its own interesting history related to the concept of reservation in promotion. Reservation has been prevalent in India for quite some time now. Over the last 65 years of Independence, India’s Constitution has set aside some seats in parliament for people from historically discriminated groups, the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Whether to have a reservation/quota system or not is still a debatable
measure caste-based discrimination in Savitribai Phule Pune University college campus, Pune (India). Caste is one of the most salient identities in Indian society and discrimination based on caste identity is evident across institutions and public domain. Lower caste students (Scheduled caste and Scheduled Tribes) in higher education experiences caste-based discrimination, but generally it is unnoticed and overlooked in higher education policy framework. Hanna and Linden (2007) noted that caste discrimination
TOPIC: Human Rights Violations – Dalit Perspective Introduction Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, whatever our nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, language, or any other status. We are all equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination. These rights are all interrelated, interdependent and indivisible. Universal human rights are often expressed and guaranteed by law, in the forms of treaties, customary international
India’s experiment with democracy has, through the years, proven to be a success. There is an established Constitution that is fair to all the people living in the country, the power of the leadership is vested within the people, and the people are able to voice their opinions without fear. These factors create the foundation on which a democratic nation can stand and continue to build on in. The early leaders of India knew of this, moreover they also knew that it was even more important for India
Mid-day Meal Scheme (MDMS) – The India Story: The Mid-day Meal Scheme (MDMS) is a flagship programme of the Government of India, initiated in 1995 (in 2408 select blocks) with the objective of enhancing enrolment, retention and attendance at the primary school level, and also to simultaneously improve nutritional levels among children studying in government and government-aided schools. It is expected to improve their learning ability. Since 1997-’98 it has been universalized, and from 2008-’09 onwards
Owing to India’s diversity, these identities are determined by caste, ancestry, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation and geographic location, and play an important role in determining the social position of an individual (Anne, Callahan & Kang, 2011). Within this diversity, certain identities are privileged
long term continuing condition for around 30 per cent of India’s rural population. rural poverty has declined over the past 30 years because of rural to urban migration. Poverty is more between the members of scheduled castes and tribes in the rural areas. In 2005 the scheduled castes and tribes groups accounted for about 80 per cent of poor rural people, even though their share in the rural population in total is much smaller. the poorest areas of India are in parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar
Religion and Caste System in India The Religion and caste system in India is a system of social stratification which historically separated communities into thousands of endogamous hereditary groups called jatis, usually translated into English as "castes". The jatis are thought of as being grouped into four varnas: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras. In Hinduism there exist four castes arranged in a hierarchy. Anyone who does not belong to one of these castes is an outcast. The religious
already subsumed by other elements of social marginalisation. They are predominantly illiterate, have limited economic opportunities and lower social status. Women belonging to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes have a higher representation among sex workers (in particular devdasis and women from the Nat and Bedia tribe, communities traditionally excluded from mainstream brahminical society) while a significant proportion of women are those who have been deserted, widowed or victims of violence
meaning, suppressed, crushed, ground or broken to pieces. Gandhi Ji coined the word Harijans meaning ‘Children of God’ as a way of reverentially identifying the untouchables. The term ‘Scheduled Castes’ and Scheduled Tribes’ are the official terms used by Indian government documents to identify the untouchables and tribes. Earlier, a renowned Marathi social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule used the term ‘Dalit’ to describe outcastes and untouchables as the oppressed and crushed victims of the Indian cast-ridden
nothing but making citizens' voices, opinions, and perspectives “present” in the public policy making processes (11). Political representation occurs when political representatives not only speak but also advocate, symbolize, and act on behalf of the vast majority of people in the political arena. In short, political representation is said to be a kind of political assistance to the people at large. This seemingly straightforward definition, however, is squarely inadequate as it stands because it
nothing but making citizens' voices, opinions, and perspectives “present” in the public policy making processes (11). When political representatives not only speak but also advocate and champion the cause of the people, both symbolize and act on behalf of the vast majority of people in the political arena, political representation then occurs. In essence, political representation refers to kind of political assistance that the political representatives give to the people at large. This seemingly
Organic Farming Agriculture is an integral part of the general development system. The development of agriculture and sustainable development are interdependent and interrelated in more than one way. Thus to maintain the sustainability of agriculture, the state government encourages the people of the state towards organic farming. Organic farming is considered necessary to conserve natural resources and safeguard our environment. It is, thus, not only eco-friendly farming but also contributes in
groups o Reducing child mortality and improving maternal health by providing good hospital facilities and low cost medicines; o Protection of national heritage, art and culture, and handicrafts o Contribution for the welfare of the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, other backward classes, minorities and
Prostitution, in India developed as an organized institution ages ago, as referenced by Vedas. We can see references of high class prostitution in Indian Mythology, where women were presented in the form of celestial demigods, such as Ramba, Maenaka, Urvashi and Thillotama. They were said to possess extreme feminine beauty and charm, and who were also well trained musicians and dancers, and they entertained divinities (Jaishankar and Halder, 2010). Prostitution has been defined as the act or practice
Inclusive growth is a concept that advances equitable opportunities for economic participants during economic growth with benefits incurred by every section of society. The definition of inclusive growth is a direct linkage between the macroeconomic and microeconomic factors of the economy and economic growth. The microeconomic aspect captures the importance of structural transition for economic diversification and competition, while the macroeconomic aspect refers to changes in economic aggregates
Tribal literature represents a prevailing, emerging trend in the Indian literary scene. This literature is by nature oppositional because of its arching preoccupations with the location of Dalits in the caste-based Hindu society, and their struggles for self-esteem, justice and equality. Tribal literature is perched to obtain a national and an international occurrence as well as to pose a key challenge to the established ideas of what constitutes literature and how we read it. Mahasweta Devi’s writing
Caste, Social Class and Cultural Identity Development In Psychology, identity formation is seen as a process of developing one’s individuality, where an individual develops distinct personality, involves a sense of uniqueness and affiliation. It is how a person defines him/herself. According to Erikson’s theory, identity development occurs typically during adolescence and early adulthood. A person’s identity may be related to several aspects like language, caste, culture, religion, social class,