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03321aam a2200433 i 4500 001 935D30CC403511EB87AA299C42ECA4DB 003 SILO 005 20201217010015 008 190925t20202020enk b 001 0 eng 010 $a 2019043619 020 $a 1108489877 020 $a 9781108489874 035 $a (OCoLC)1121427934 040 $a DLC $b eng $e rda $c DLC $d OCLCF $d OCLCO $d YDX $d SILO 042 $a pcc 043 $a a-ii--- 050 00 $a KNS513.3 $b .B47 2020 100 1 $a Berg, Dag-Erik, $e author. 245 10 $a Dynamics of caste and law : $b Dalits, oppression and constitutional democracy in India / $c Dag-Erik Berg. 264 1 $a Cambridge, UK ; $b Cambridge University Press, $c 2020. 300 $a xviii, 243 pages ; $c 24 cm. 490 1 $a South Asia in the social sciences 504 $a Includes bibliographical references and index. 520 $a "This book breaks new ground in the discussion of the relation between caste and law in India, representing a critical dimension in the postcolonial state. Today, caste has become a very visible phenomenon often associated with politics, social inequality and discrimination. India's constitutional democracy has been remarkable for its goal of creating equality in a context of caste. Despite constitutional promises with equal opportunities for the lower castes and outlawing of untouchability at the time of Independence, reoccurring atrocities and inadequate implementation of law have called for rethinking and legal change. This book develops an interdisciplinary approach to analyse how caste and law relate over time. Building on a postfoundational approach to critical explanation, it provides a new account of how Dalit experiences represent a starting point to analyse dynamics of law and caste-based domination. New concepts are used to interpret a comprehensive case study material. Making a clear departure from conventional disciplinary approaches, the book explains how caste-based oppression, public policy and the ontology of caste intersect. Sociological terms invented by Bhimrao Ambedkar, an anti-caste leader of Dalits and a scholar, are incorporated to explain the enduring relevance of caste. In addition to case studies of Dalit movements, atrocities and caste politics, it is argued through detailed examination of court cases that law could be re-directed to suit the members of dominant castes. The book will be of interest to students of South Asia and has comparative relevance for discussions of democracy, law and racism"-- $c Provided by publisher. 650 0 $a Caste $x Law and legislation $z India. 650 0 $a Dalits $x Legal status, laws, etc. $z India. 650 0 $a Dalits $x Abuse of $z India. 650 0 $a Constitutional law $z India. 650 0 $a Democracy $z India. 650 7 $a Caste $x Law and legislation. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst00848398 650 7 $a Constitutional law. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst00875797 650 7 $a Dalits $x Abuse of. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01766402 650 7 $a Dalits $x Legal status, laws, etc. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst00887196 650 7 $a Democracy. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst00890077 651 7 $a India. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01210276 830 0 $a South Asia in the social sciences. 941 $a 1 952 $l OVUX522 $d 20210721015314.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=935D30CC403511EB87AA299C42ECA4DBInitiate Another SILO Locator Search