Fractured Tales: Invisibles in Indian Democracy
"Fracture Tales documents narratives of the voiceless and invisible dalit castes that have been left out in the 60 years of state-led Indian democracy. Exploring the deepening of democracy among the dalits of Uttar Pradesh, it argues that the process of democratization of these communities over...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New Delhi
Oxford University Press
2016
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| Summary: | "Fracture Tales documents narratives of the voiceless and invisible dalit castes that have been left out in the 60 years of state-led Indian democracy. Exploring the deepening of democracy among the dalits of Uttar Pradesh, it argues that the process of democratization of these communities over-represents some groups such as the Chamars and Pasis while neglecting others like the Musahar, Bansphor, and Sapera communities" |
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| Physical Description: | xiv, 186 p. |
| ISBN: | 0199466289 |