Untouchable citizens : Dalit movements and democratization in Tamil Nadu
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- Synopsis
- This book studies Dalit movements in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, their mode of organization, engagement in politics and contribution to processes of democratization and egalitarianism. Questions discussed include: How can democracy be preserved under conditions of extra-institutional mobilization? What is the current situation of Dalits in Tamil Nadu and why and in what manner do they resort to protest? How are egalitarian and democratic ideas initiated at the local level? How are the action concepts of social movements manifested in the everyday lives of their members? and What will be the impact of the entry of the Dalit Liberation Panthers into electoral politics on democracy in Tamil Nadu as well as India?
- Copyright:
- 2005
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- ISBN-13:
- 9789352803057
- Publisher:
- N/A
- Date of Addition:
- 11/09/22
- Copyrighted By:
- SAGE Publications Pvt.Ltd
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History
- Submitted By:
- Isobel Horsley
- Proofread By:
- Isobel Horsley
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.