Dalit Capital - State, Markets and Civil Society in Urban India

Dalit Capital explores the relation between caste and Indian capitalism. It explores the ways in which caste and social discrimination reinvent themselves under the guise of modern capitalism. It demonstrates how 'inclusion' holds Dalits at a disadvantage, perpetrated by the state, markets and the civil society.

List of contents

Introduction 1. Dalits, Theories of Caste and Transformative Recognition and Redistribution 2. Dalit Entrepreneurs in Urban Markets of Middle India 3. Dalit Entrepreneurs and the Role of the State in the Markets 4. Market-based Profit Accumulation and Civil Society 5. Intersectionality, Discrimination and Unfavourable Inclusion Conclusion: Caste and Markets Bibliography. About the Author. Index

About the author

Aseem Prakash is Associate Professor, School of Public Policy and Governance, Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

Summary

Dalit Capital explores the relation between caste and Indian capitalism. It explores the ways in which caste and social discrimination reinvent themselves under the guise of modern capitalism. It demonstrates how ‘inclusion’ holds Dalits at a disadvantage, perpetrated by the state, markets and the civil society.

Product details

• Authors: Aseem Prakash, Prakash Aseem
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 04.02.2015
• EAN: 9781138822535
• ISBN: 978-1-138-82253-5
• No. of pages: 296
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Urban & Regional, India, urban economics, Social classes, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Classes & Economic Disparity, Regional / urban economics