Faces of Discrimination in Higher Education in India: Quota policy, social justice and the Dalits

Author:   Samson K. Ovichegan (University of London, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Pages:   220
Publication Date:   14 March 2018
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Faces of Discrimination in Higher Education in India: Quota policy, social justice and the Dalits


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Author:   Samson K. Ovichegan (University of London, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781138580244


ISBN 10:   1138580244
Pages:   220
Publication Date:   14 March 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1.Introduction 2.Critical Exploration of the Quota System Policy and Related Social Justice Issues 3.Faculty Voices: Quota, Caste and Discrimination 4.Students’ Perceptions and Experiences of the Quota Policy 5.Being a ‘Female Dalit’ Student 6.Positioning Caste Relations and the Quota Policy: A Critical Analysis 7.Conclusion

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After experimenting the policy for more than six decades, it is pertinent to probe into their educational situation - in Higher Education, in terms of access, performance and experiences. The author has successfully handled the issue based on rich qualitative data collected directly from the stake holders. This study is first of its kind in the area of Sociology of Education covering Higher Education of Indian marginalised section adding to a new perspective and approach to the issue.This volume will be of great use for the students, scholars, planners and policy makers across the countries. -- Professor G. G. Wankhede, Chairperson, Center for Higher Education, and Dean, School of Education, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India


""After experimenting the policy for more than six decades, it is pertinent to probe into their educational situation - in Higher Education, in terms of access, performance and experiences. The author has successfully handled the issue based on rich qualitative data collected directly from the stake holders. This study is first of its kind in the area of Sociology of Education covering Higher Education of Indian marginalised section adding to a new perspective and approach to the issue.This volume will be of great use for the students, scholars, planners and policy makers across the countries."" -- Professor G. G. Wankhede, Chairperson, Center for Higher Education, and Dean, School of Education, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India


Author Information

Samson K. Ovichegan is a Research Associate at Goldsmiths, University of London.

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