Caste and Politics: Inequalities and Mobilization
Investigate how caste inequalities persist in India, how caste influences electoral politics, and its impact on democratic processes.
Key Questions
- Analyze how caste influences the selection of candidates and voting patterns in elections.
- Explain the concept of 'politicisation of caste' and its implications.
- Evaluate whether democracy has helped in reducing the rigidities of the caste system.
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