Affirmative action explained in a book

The Oxford India Short Introductions are concise stimulating and accessible guides to different aspects of India Combining authoritative analysis new ideas and diverse perspectives they discuss subjects which are topical yet enduring as also emerging areas of study and debate Affirmative action AA has been the topic of a highly polarized debate in which it is either demonized as the root of all evil or valorized as the panacea for eliminating discrimination This Short Introduction provides the rationale details and assessment of the AA programme in India It discusses the why and how of AA with glimpses into the history and dynamics of the programme and offers a perspective on where India stands today in terms of group disparities as well as the proposed remedies Sketching out the larger context of and debates around this issue the book assesses the success of AA in providing socio political and economic justice as well as its limitations Drawing on the vast body of research on this subject it provides leads for further reading to those interested in pursuing specific aspects of the issue Affirmative Action in India Oxford India Short Introductions Oxford India Short Introductions Series A very good introduction to issues of caste and affirmative action in India Some very large misconceptions are addressed here Ashwini Deshpande Affirmative action AA or quota should be seen as a compensation for contemporary exclusion even if one did not view it as necessary to remedy historical exclusion. Affirmative action explained in a book Ashwini deshpande clearly quoted every thing a common man need to know about the reservation quota AA Read Annihilation of caste with AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN INDIA to gain knowledge on caste and reservation Book Affirmative action in indiaAuthor ashwini deshpande. Affirmative action explained in a book Have to read again latter Ashwini Deshpande Ground reality regarding reservation of seats in education and politics for SC ST OBC s has been explained in detail with all necessary facts and papers Ashwini Deshpande