Social Exclusion and Muslim Ethnography
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The book is based on empirical study conducted on various aspects of life of Muslims in the Southern Deccan. Mohammed Irfan has portrayed the socio-economic conditions of the Muslim community in a simple and authentic manner. The book deals with the changing trends in socio-cultural life of the Muslims like inclination towards family Planning, nuclear family set up, preference to modern education for their children etc. There are numerous tables relating to economic, political, social, educational life of Muslims in the area, the analysis of which are more useful a reference for general readers and scholars alike. The book is a balanced and comprehensive account of Socio-economic and educational conditions of the community. The book has significant topics of Social practices and Social change, Educational mobility, and Economic aspects of the Muslims.
(Mohammad Ahmadullah: Professir,
Dept of Islamic Studies, Osmania
University, Hyderabad)
This work is an empirical exploration of the status of Muslims in Rayalaseema. It gives detailed analyses of the demographic, social, economic and educational features of Muslims in the region. The book discusses issues such as Muslim identity, political preferences and attitudes, Muslims interaction and relations with other communities. The book highlights Muslims’ dismal representation in employment in both private and public sector. In the context of Muslim backwardness, the author makes a plea that Indian government should extend the policy of affirmative action to the Muslis of India at large.
(Dr. Ayesha Faruqi, Head,
Department of Islamic studies,
Osmania University, Hyderabad)
| Common | |
| Author | Mohammed Irfan |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 978-81-7910-402-6 |
| Language | English |
| Number Of Pages | viii+160 |
| Publication Year | 2012 |
| Publisher | Aavishkar Publishers, Distributors, Jaipur |