Marginalization in the midst of modernization : a study of sweepers in Western India

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Marginalization in the midst of modernization : a study of sweepers in Western India

Takashi Shinoda

Manohar, 2005

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Summary: With special reference to Socio-economic conditions of sweepers and scavengers of Gujarat, India

Includes bibliographical references (p. [267]-274) and index

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The job of the sweeper has been perceived as one of the most wretched occupations in India. Among the many untouchable castes, the author was particularly interested in the socio-economic conditions of the sweepers for the very reason that they have continued their association with their traditional occupation (i.e. sweeping, despite various socio-economic changes in the set-up of India after Independence). The study can be divided in two parts. The first is an analysis of documents related to sweepers, which include reports of various committees, commissions, and task forces at central and state government levels. The second is made up of first hand data and information collected in the course of field survey conducted in several localities in western India. The field survey was aimed at analysing both the serve and labour conditions of sweepers employed by the local bodies. Thus, this study weaves together the weft of institutional reform and the warp of the analysis of its impact on service and labour conditions of sweepers. By doing so it attempts to show the direction in which the sweepers are moving. It can be expressed in one line as Marginalization in the Midst of Modernization as the title of this book indicates.

Table of Contents

  • Preface
  • Introduction: Indian Society & The Sweeper Caste: Scope of the Study
  • Geography & History of Gujarat
  • Castes in Gujarat
  • The Backwardness of the Scheduled Castes
  • Caste Studies: A History
  • The Organization of the Study
  • Scavengers in Governanment Reports: Introdction
  • Differentials in Socio-Economic Development among the Scheduled Castes: Scheduled Castes in Gujarat
  • Sanitary Facilities & Sweepers: Introduction
  • Employment Policies of the Conservancy Department: Introduction
  • Mobility of Sweepers Employed by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation: Introduction
  • The Socio-Economic Condition of Sweepers: Introduciton
  • Epilogue: Social Development of Sweepers: Prospects & Challenges: Scope of the Present Study
  • Prospects for the Bhangi Liberation Movement
  • Bibliography
  • Index.

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