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Indian Politics II
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Module 6
The Future of Reservation and Identity Politics
1
The Caste Census and Reservations: A Political Powder Keg
Explain the demand for a national caste census and analyze why its potential findings are politically explosive for reservation policy.
2
Bihar Caste Survey: National Political Ripples
Analyze the political impact of the Bihar caste survey's findings on national politics.
Dominant Castes & Reservation Demands: Understanding the Structural Roots
Analyze the structural drivers (agrarian distress, job competition) behind reservation demands from dominant caste groups like Jats, Marathas, and Patidars.
4
Reservation Demands: Constitutional & Political Dilemmas
Evaluate the constitutional and political dilemmas posed by reservation demands from socially and politically powerful communities.
Sub-Categorization and Creamy Layer in SC/ST Quotas
Explain the debate around 'sub-categorization' within SC/ST quotas and the 'creamy layer' concept for ensuring benefits reach the most marginalized.
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Caste Politics: The Mandal Revolution and its Aftermath
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