States in India survey caste membership.

  • Published In: Science (pre-March 2025), 2024, v. 383, n. 6690. P. 1404 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Chandrashekhar, Vaishnavi 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the resurgence of caste surveys in India after nearly a century, driven by state governments. Topics discussed include the implications of caste data for affirmative action programs, challenges in updating outdated datasets, and the socioeconomic disparities revealed by recent surveys in states like Bihar and Maharashtra.

Additional Information

  • Source:Science (pre-March 2025). 2024/03, Vol. 383, Issue 6690, p1404
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Economics
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0036-8075
  • DOI:10.1126/science.adp4712
  • Accession Number:176287736

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