Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on Casteism, Dalits and Untouchability: Focus on Present Day Scenario

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This book "Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on Casteism, Dalits and Untouchability: Focus on Present Day an edited work containing 21 chapters contributed by researchers emphasizing the different aspects on Indian caste system. Caste is commonly thought of as an ancient facet of Hindu life, but contemporary scholars have argued that the caste system was introduced by the British colonial regime. Between 1860 and 1920, the British segregated Indians by caste, granting administrative jobs and senior appointments only to the upper castes. Social unrest during 1920s led to a change in this policy. From then on, the colonial administration began a policy of affirmative action by reserving a certain percentage of government jobs for the lower castes. After India achieved independence, this policy of caste-based reservation of jobs and positive discrimination was formalised with lists of Scheduled Castes (Dalits) and Scheduled Tribes (Adivasis). Dalit is a designation for a group of people traditionally regarded as untouchables. Dalits are a mixed population, consisting of numerous social groups from all over India; they speak a variety of languages and practice at multitude of religions. There are many different names proposed for defining this group of people, including Panchamas ("fifth vama"), and Asprushya (untouchables).
This book assimilates the view of authors based on appropriate and authentic facts and figures and provides insight into various related aspects and thoughts of Dr. Ambedkar viz. socio-economic ideas, globalization and economic reforms and caste system, untouchability and education process, and inter-caste marriages in India.

Dr. Binod Parsad is senior Faculty member in the PG. Department of Commerce at Gaya College, Gaya, of Magadh University. Bodh-Gaya (Bihar). Dr. Parsad is a sincere hardworking and efficient faculty member of the department. Dr. Parsad has regularly been participating in the international and national seminars, conference and has been presenting his research papers which have been published in reputed national and international journals. Many research scholars have obtained Ph.D. degree under his supervision and guidance. Dr. Parsad is also a member in the Editorial and Advisory board of refereed Journal of Sodh Krity. Dr. Parsad is also member of Indian Accounting Association, Indian Commerce Association, Indian Economic Association, and Economics Association of Bihar. Dr. Parsad has worked as Deputy Controller of Examination at Gaya College, Gaya (Bihar).

The book "Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on Casteism, Dalits and Untouchability: Focus on Present Day Scenario" is edited book containing 21 chapters contributed by researchers emphasizing the different aspects on Indian caste system. Caste is commonly thought of as an ancient fact of Hindu life, but contemporary scholars have argued that the caste system was constructed by the British colonial regime. Between 1860 and 1920, the British segregated Indians by caste, granting jobs and senior appointments only to the upper castes. Social unrest during 1920s led to a change in this policy. From then on, the colonial administration began a policy of affirmative action by reserving a certain percentage of government jobs for the lower castes. After India achieved independence, this policy of caste-based reservation of jobs and positive discrimination was formalised with lists of Scheduled Castes (Dalit) and Scheduled Tribes (Adivasi). Dalit is a designation for a group of people traditionally regarded as untouchable. Dalits are a mixed population, consisting of numerous social groups from all over India; they speak a variety of languages and practice a multitude of religions. There are many different names proposed for defining this group of people, including Panchamas ("fifth varna"), and Asprushya (untouchables). Untouchability is the practice of ostracizing a group by segregating them from the mainstream by social custom or legal mandate. The excluded group could be one that did not accept the norms of the excluding group and historically included foreigners, nomadic tribes, law-breakers and criminals and those suffering from a contagious disease. It could also be a group that did not accept change of customs enforced by a certain group.

This book examines "Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on Casteism, and Untouchability: Focus on Present Day Scenario". This book looks at the process involved in the development of Casteism scenario, addressing sensitive issues and complex questions. Casteism scenario has an important role to play in the development of the society thus far, the demographic research on Casteism issues has relatively less data intensive compound to other disciplines of economic analysis. Available data suggest that traditional Casteism, Dalits and Untouchability status indicators, such as education, exploitation, employment etc. are not enough to capture the nuanced realities of castes power relations and the way in which they govern Casteism, Dalits and Untouchability behaviors in India. Ambedkar was a prolific student, earning a law degree and various doctorates from Columbia University and the London School of Economics, and gained a reputation as a scholar for his research in law, economics and political science. In his early career he was an economist, professor, and lawyer. His later life was marked by his political activities, where he became involved in the negotiations for India's independence campaigning by publishing journals advocating political rights and social freedom for untouchables and contributing significantly to the establishment of the state of India. In 1956 he converted to Buddhism, initiating mass conversions of Dalits.