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100 _aJayaraman, Raja
245 0 _aCaste and class : dynamic of inequality in India society
260 _aDelhi
260 _bHindustan Publishing Corporation
260 _c1981
300 _a168p.
520 _aThis book seeks to explore the role of caste and class not only in certain critical spheres such as eco nomy and politics but also in deter mining the status of women and Harijans in society. The author's understanding of the concepts of caste, class and status group is presented in Chapter One. Chapter Two examines continuities and changes in the caste system. The remaining chapters cover such areas as class and politics, economic development and class interest, and the role of women in society. All the chapters except one are based on research conducted in India. The chapter on the role of caste and class among Indian plantation workers is based on a study conducted in Sri Lanka.
650 _aSocial classes
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