Geography of Discrimination: Caste in the Urban Labour Market

Geography which has enriched the human sciences by giving in-depth dimensions of man living in situ with the environment and local resources. How the resources are distributed and channelized for the welfare and development of society depends on the social and economic institutions. The focal point which this book has investigated is how the equal distribution can be disrupted due to institutional discrimination and inequity on the basis of caste background in the urban labour market. Discrimination as a concept has many ‘avatar’ like prejudice, preference etc. these concepts differs in their modus operandi but show the same effect on society. The book thus explores this territory of social background and market position in the urban areas of Kanpur and Ghaziabad and has critically delved into the aspect of discrimination and development. The book also proposed a roadmap for equal development for Indian in its relevant social framework.