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Faces of Discrimination in Higher Education in India: Quota policy, social justice and the Dalits book cover

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Faces of Discrimination in Higher Education in India Quota policy, social justice and the Dalits

By Samson K. Ovichegan Copyright 2015
220 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

218 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

218 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge
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This book illuminates the experiences of a set of students and faculty who are members of the Dalit caste – commonly known as the ‘untouchables’ – and are relatively ‘successful’ in that they attend or are academics at a prestigious university. The book provides a background to the study, exploring the role of caste and its enduring influence on social relations in all aspects of life. The... Read more

1.Introduction  2.Critical Exploration of the Quota System Policy and Related Social Justice Issues  3.Faculty Voices: Quota, Caste and Discrimination  4.Students’ Perceptions and Experiences of the Quota Policy  5.Being a ‘Female Dalit’ Student  6.Positioning Caste Relations and the Quota Policy: A Critical Analysis  7.Conclusion

Biography

Samson K. Ovichegan is a Research Associate at Goldsmiths, University of London.

"After experimenting the policy for more than six decades, it is pertinent to probe into their educational situation - in Higher Education, in terms of access, performance and experiences. The author has successfully handled the issue based on rich qualitative data collected directly from the stake holders. This study is first of its kind in the area of Sociology of Education covering Higher Education of Indian marginalised section adding to a new perspective and approach to the issue.This volume will be of great use for the students, scholars, planners and policy makers across the countries." -- Professor G. G. Wankhede, Chairperson, Center for Higher Education, and Dean, School of Education, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India

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