About the Book

Educational exclusion of the scheduled castes since the ages has made higher education for them (in particular) as a 'merit' good. Inducing privatization to higher education could sacrifice the vulnerable interests of scheduled caste students. Arguments supporting phenomenon of privatization are based on providing economic efficiency and therefore growth. However stark social realities of India make the system impervious to channel any element associated with inclusive growth.

The book deals with the issue of privatization of Indian higher education while analyzing the various texts and policies. Further the situation of scheduled caste students has been located through analysis of their enrolment trend after the formal beginning of privatization in 1991. It also discusses the gender disparity within the scheduled caste group. Readers having interest in the subject may find the book useful

About Author

Dharma Rakshit Gautam is a doctoral scholar at National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA), New Delhi. His learning has traversed from Hans Raj College of Delhi University to Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Research experience at NUEPA is utilized to conduct study on privatization of higher education as a social issue and also a matter of economic concern. He is engaged in exploring the area of social exclusion at higher education.

Contents

Preface
  
  I.  Educational Scenario of Scheduled Castes of India

  II.  Scheduled Castes in West Bengal

  III.  Scheduled Castes Education in India and Literature

  IV.  Research Approach

  V.  Participation of Scheduled Castes in Education

  VI.  Problems, Prospects and Suggestions

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