Social Development and the Empowerment of Marginalised Groups
Author: Debal K. Singha Roy
Publisher: SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 256
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Bringing together original contributions from scholars, researchers and social activists, this volume explores the initiatives, strategies and potential obstacles in the way of the social development and empowerment of the marginalised in the current scenario. The contributors contend that there is the need for an alternative model for sustainable, self-reliant and participatory development and formation of a new collective identity through civil society and social movements. To illustrate these possibilities, the contributors present various success stories including panchayati raj institutions, worker’s cooperatives, women’s participation in decision-making processes, and education through the open learning system.