Political Transformations in Nepal: Dalit Inequality and Social Justice

ISBN-13: 9781138354432 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 208 str.

Mom Bishwakarma

Opis

This book offers analysis of the interrelationship between long-standing caste discrimination in Nepal, its vicious circle of impact to the Dalit groups and the changes brought by recent political transformations. It explores the links between identity politics, Dalit struggle and Dalit rights although Dalit identity is contested within the group.

Spis treści

1. Introduction, 2. Recognition vs. Redistribution: Theoretical Debates for Dalits in Nepal, 3. Manifestations of Inequality, 4. Dalit Politics, 5. Federalism and Dalit Debates, 6. Discussion and Conclusion

O autorze

Mom Bishwakarma is a research associate in the Department of Sociology and Social Policy, The University of Sydney, Australia. He is also a sessional academic at the University of Tasmania, Australia.