Dalit studies

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Dalit studies is a new field of research in India which looks at the problem of marginalised groups, namely Dalits, tribals, religious minorities, women from excluded groups, denotified tribes, physically challenged and similar groups in economic, social and political spheres. Dalit studies scholars also undertake research on the nature and forms of discrimination and social exclusion faced by marginalised groups. [1]

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The broad objectives of Dalit studies can be delineated as follows:

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References

  1. Yadav, Bhupendra (6 April 2011). "A different take on Dalit studies". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  2. Agarwal, Kritika. "The Rise of Dalit Studies and Its Impact on the Study of India: An Interview with Historian Ramnarayan Rawat". AHA Blog. American Historical Association. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  3. Chishti, Seema (2016-01-23). "In nation's capital, housing bias research turns real for Dalit academic". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
  4. "Welcome to Indian Institute of Dalit Studies". Indian Institute of Dalit Studies. 2018-09-12. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
  5. "Dalits face bias in PVT sector jobs, wages". 27 October 2007.

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