Dalit studies explained

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]

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

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Notes and References

  1. News: Yadav. Bhupendra. A different take on Dalit studies. 26 December 2017. The Hindu. 6 April 2011.
  2. Web site: 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. 26 December 2017.
  3. Web site: Chishti . Seema . In nation's capital, housing bias research turns real for Dalit academic . The Indian Express . 2016-01-23 . 2020-09-06.
  4. Web site: Welcome to Indian Institute of Dalit Studies . Indian Institute of Dalit Studies . 2018-09-12 . 2020-09-06.
  5. Web site: Dalits face bias in PVT sector jobs, wages. 27 October 2007.