| Author | : Nawazuddin Ahmed |
| File Size | : 51,9 Mb |
| Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 23 June 2023 |
| ISBN | : 9781000901009 |
| Pages | : 173 pages |
Occupational Mobility in Contemporary India by Nawazuddin Ahmed Book PDF Summary
This book analyses the magnitude of the relationship between family background and adult occupational and educational outcomes and provides a comprehensive view of intergenerational mobility in the context of religious and caste dynamics in India. Based on nationally representative data sets, the book tracks educational and occupational mobility experiences of different socio-religious groups in contemporary India. Examining primary and secondary data to comprehend the macro picture and the micro details, the book offers insights into intra-generational occupational mobility and the perceptions and expectations of Muslim households. The book presents a classification of jobs and mobility analysis that is built on solid foundations of stratification theories. Moreover, it identifies data and presents evidence on the neighborhood effects in India. Offering an analysis of intergenerational advancement, this book is aimed at researchers in the field of economics, sociology, labor studies, development studies, minority and subaltern studies as well as those interested in the socio-economic issues of disadvantaged socio-religious groups in India.
