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100 _aChandhoka, Neera
245 _aThree myths about reservations
260 _c2006
300 _ap.2289-290.
362 _a10 Jun
520 _aReasoned argument has taken a backseat in the current imbroglio over reservations for the other backward classes. The acrimonious debate has failed to distinguish between egalitarianism and humanitarianism; it has also confused protective discrimination with affirmative action and has erroneously held that reservations bring about a respect for diversity. Protective discrimination policy is being defended for the wrong reasons. - Reproduced.
650 _aBackward classes
773 _aEconomic and Political Weekly
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