India, with its rich cultural diversity, also carries the deep imprints of caste-based stratification. While the Constitution of India aspires to create a casteless and egalitarian society, ground realities remain starkly different. Reservations and affirmative…
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and the Pasmanda Muslims: An Untold Reality of Indian Social Stratification Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and an ardent social reformer, is widely celebrated for…
Discrimination Faced by Pasmanda Muslims: A Struggle for Equality Introduction The Pasmanda Muslims, a marginalized group within the Muslim community in India, continue to face social, economic, and political discrimination. The term “Pasmanda” is derived…
Pasmanda Muslims: The Marginalized Majority of Indian Islam Introduction India is home to the world’s second-largest Muslim population, constituting around 14.2% of the country’s total population as per the 2011 Census. However, within this large…