Blocked by Caste  (English, Paperback, unknown)

This is a book that discusses the many patterns that exist in the economic discrimination that the Dalits face today. It also discusses the oppression of other minority communities.

Summary of the Book

This book discusses the factors that contribute to inequalities in different aspects of our lives. The book provides readers with evidence of discrimination. It focuses on areas like the urban labour market and other markets in the rural areas. There is an analysis on the discrimination that exists in non-market businesses like education access, healthcare services provided, and fair price shops. The book comprises of case studies that will give you a clear picture on the results of exclusion on unequal access to business. It also provides us with possible solutions for the difficulties that are faced by those who are discriminated. The book is an interesting read for scholars of subaltern studies, economics, sociology and politics.

About Katherine Newman

Katherine Newman is Professor of Sociology of the Krieger School of Arts and Science at John Hopkins University. She has authored several books on middle class economic instability, urban poverty, and the sociology of inequality.

About Sukhadeo Thorat

Sukhadeo Thorat is an economist and former chairman of the University Grants Commission. He has won the Padma Shri Award and the Dr. Ambedkar Chetna Award.