Gender, Religion and Caste

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Political expression of social differences is possible and sometimes quite desirable in a democratic system.  In this chapter, we apply these ideas to the practice of democracy in India. We look at three kinds of social differences that can take the form of social divisions and inequalities. These are social differences based on gender, religion and caste.