Full Description
This book reiterates pluralism as the basic feature of the Indian social sphere. It highlights challenges to the continuity of the plural fabric of India's society and culture. Acknowledging that socio-political concerns on women's issues do not always find adequate representation in social science texts, the book explores issues and policies related to gender. It locates the roots of feminist fundamentalism, studies the reactions to it, and brings forth the demands relating to new agendas and strategies for feminism. The authors also present empirical studies on issues faced by minority communities in India.
An important contribution, this book will be of interest to scholars and researchers of sociology, political sociology, gender studies, exclusion studies, South Asian studies, Affirmative action, and political science.
Contents
PART I: The Plural Social Sphere: Disciplinary Explorations 1. Radha Kamal Mukerjee: Social Ecology and the Malthusian Legacy 2. Sociologists' Dilemma: Pursue Local or Global Sociology? 3. Women and Local Knowledge System: Understanding inter-linkages in the process of knowledge construction 4. The Ontological and Aesthetic Crises 5. Ethical Dilemmas in Social and Economic Policies 6. Developing a Method for the Study of Amitabh Bachchan 7. Social Research and the Socio-political Issues in India Part II: Discerning Gender: Issues and Policies 8. Looking beyond Feminism: The Dynamics Behind and the Demands Ahead 9. Gender, Law, and Equity: An Analysis of the Travails of Tribal Women in India 10. The changing position of women in STEM: The context of Indian society and State 11. Population Ageing: Gender and Health Issues Part III: Discerning the Margins: Lessons from the Field 12. Food Security and Markets: Understanding the Protests over India's Changing Social Contract with Farmers 13. Human Rights Violation in India 14. Educational Situation of Muslims in India: A Study of some Villages in Malda District of West Bengal 15. The Fabric of Life on the Edge: The Endangered Handloom Weavers of Odisha
