Muslim Backward Classes : A Sociological Perspective

Khanam, Azra

SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd（2013/12発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 314 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9788132111672
• DDC分類 305.56880882970954

Full Description

This book presents the sociological perspectives on Muslim OBCs as a category determined by the Indian State. Although Muslims constitute an important part of the population and are the second largest religious community in the world, as well as in India, social scientists rarely undertake this community to analyze their socioeconomic and educational development. Muslim Backward Classes provides a comprehensive explanation of the origin and meaning of the term "backward class," followed with the historical perspectives of Muslim backwardness in India.

The volume fills the gap in the literature and presents a broad-based picture of the problems of Muslim OBCs, highlighting the questions of justice and equal opportunity to all groups irrespective of religion.

Contents

Preface
Introduction
An Overview of Muslims in India
Origin of Backward Classes
Muslim Backwardness in India
Stratification among Muslims in India: A Caste, Class Debate
Sociological Dimensions among Muslim OBCs
Internal Dynamics among Muslim OBCs: An Interpretation
Millennium Development Goals and Muslim OBCs
Conclusion
Appendix 1 : India's MDG Framework: Goals, Targets, and Indicators
Appendix 2. The Central Government Schemes and Commissions for the Minorities
Appendix 3. Central List of OBCs for the State of Uttar Pradesh
Appenidix 4. Questionnaire
Bibliography
Index