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Volume 7 Issue 4
July-August 2025
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The Evolving Landscape of Anti-Caste Movements and Reservation Policies in India: A Comprehensive Analysis
Author(s) | Dr. Mangesh Harishchandra Kadam |
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Country | India |
Abstract | The anti-caste movement in India represents a protracted struggle against deeply entrenched social hierarchies and discriminatory practices that have evolved over millennia. Rooted in ancient origins and significantly transformed by colonial rule, the caste system has historically denied dignity, resources, and opportunities to marginalized communities. In response, visionary leaders and reformers spearheaded diverse movements, laying the groundwork for a constitutional framework designed to dismantle caste-based discrimination and promote substantive equality. Post-independence, the Indian Constitution emerged as a pivotal instrument, incorporating robust provisions for non-discrimination and affirmative action, notably through reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). The implementation and evolution of these policies have been marked by a dynamic interplay of legislative reforms and landmark judicial pronouncements, continually shaping the contours of affirmative action. Recent decades have witnessed significant shifts, including the introduction of economic criteria for reservations and a growing push for a comprehensive caste census. These developments reflect persistent inequalities and the changing socio-economic landscape, prompting new demands for expanded reservations, including their extension to the private sector and sub-classification within existing categories. While reservations have demonstrably improved access to education, employment, and political representation for many, they remain subjects of intense contemporary debate, facing criticisms related to meritocracy, administrative efficiency, and concerns about reinforcing caste identities. This article provides a detailed examination of these facets, concluding with forward-looking recommendations for policy refinement and fostering broader social inclusion. |
Keywords | reservation, Caste, constitution, supremacy, dominance, Discrimination, dalit panther, anti caste, substantive equality, mandal commission, other backward classes, scheduled caste and tribes |
Field | Sociology > Politics |
Published In | Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025 |
Published On | 2025-08-01 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.52675 |
Short DOI | https://doi.org/g9vzkk |
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