1st Edition
Political Transformations in Nepal Dalit Inequality and Social Justice
By Mom Bishwakarma
Copyright 2019
230 Pages
by
Routledge
230 Pages
by
Routledge
230 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book offers an in-depth analysis of the interrelationship between long-standing caste discrimination in Nepal, its vicious circle of impact upon the Dalit groups and the changes brought by the recent political transformations. It explores the links between identity politics, Dalit struggle and Dalit rights although Dalit identity is contested within the group. The author explores the... Read more
1. Introduction, 2. Recognition vs. Redistribution: Theoretical Debates for Dalits in Nepal, 3. Manifestations of Inequality, 4. Dalit Politics, 5. Federalism and Dalit Debates, 6. Discussion and Conclusion
Biography
Mom Bishwakarma is a research associate in the Department of Sociology and Social Policy, The University of Sydney, Australia. He is also a sessional academic at the University of Tasmania, Australia.
