Blocked by Caste: -Paperback

 Sukhadeo Thorat

Sukhadeo Thorat is an economist and former chairman of the University Grants Commission. He has won the Padma Shri Award and the Dr. Ambedkar Chetna Award.

• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Publisher: OUP India
• Genre: Social Science
• ISBN: 0198081693, 9780198081692
• Edition: 2012
• Pages: 400

Summary 

This book discusses the factors that contribute to inequalities in different aspects of our lives. The book provides readers with evidence of discrimination. It focuses on areas like the urban labour market and other markets in the rural areas. There is an analysis on the discrimination that exists in non-market businesses like education access, healthcare services provided, and fair price shops. The book comprises of case studies that will give you a clear picture on the results of exclusion on unequal access to business. It also provides us with possible solutions for the difficulties that are faced by those who are discriminated. The book is an interesting read for scholars of subaltern studies, economics, sociology and politics.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]