In "Caste in Indian Politics," Rajni Kothari argues that the interaction between traditional caste structures and modern democracy results in the "politicization of caste," where both systems mutually adapt. Kothari challenges the dichotomy between tradition and modernity, asserting that caste groups utilize the political arena for secular goals like power and representation, facilitating mobilization and integration. Read a summary of the key arguments and book excerpts at IIT Kanpur Book Excerptise: Caste in Indian Politics by Rajni Kothari
Rajni Kothari argued that caste is not a dying relic of tradition but a that has shaped modern Indian democracy. Instead of politics destroying caste, caste has politicized itself — transforming into a key vehicle for political mobilization, representation, and competition. Rajni Kothari Caste In Indian Politics 15.pdf
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