Details matter: Insights from Karnataka for a caste census
By: Patil, Suresh and Bhowmick, Aditi
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BookPublisher: Economic & Political Weekly Description: 61(25), Jun 20, 2026: p.36-118.
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Economic & Political WeeklySummary: Opponents of the caste census highlight the complexities and challenges associated with conducting a caste census, including the fluidity of caste identity, interchangeable caste names, internal migration, and changes in faith, to assert that such an exercise will generate inconsistent data. Focusing on Karnataka, this article delves into the complexities of caste identities and provides tangible examples to better inform the conduct of a future caste census. – Reproduced
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | 61(25), Jun 20, 2026: p.36-118 | Available | AR139353 |
Opponents of the caste census highlight the complexities and challenges associated with conducting a caste census, including the fluidity of caste identity, interchangeable caste names, internal migration, and changes in faith, to assert that such an exercise will generate inconsistent data. Focusing on Karnataka, this article delves into the complexities of caste identities and provides tangible examples to better inform the conduct of a future caste census. – Reproduced
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