Democracies are known to have better economic development outcomes over the longer run. However, it is not clear whether giving
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DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MINORITIES – ETHNIC, RELIGIOUS, LINGUISTIC
Do democracies discriminate less against minorities as compared to non-democracies? How does the dominance of an ethnic group affect discrimination
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A discussion of the association between corruption in economies and leakage through illicit outward flows – with important implications for welfare
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Observers have long been ambivalent about regionalism as a principle underlying the organisation of politics. Analysing data from India, this
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As the farmers’ protests continue, Barun Mitra outlines some of the key issues that could help understand the current political
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Discussing agriculture, procurement, and food security in the context of the 2021-22 Budget, Hussain and Mohapatra contend that reforms affecting
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The state of Bihar was one of the early starters on Gender Responsive Budgeting in India, having published its first
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While numerous studies have examined gaps in health and educational outcomes across castes, there is little evidence on caste gaps
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The under-representation of women in leadership positions is often attributed to systematic gender differences in the inclination to compete. Do
Continue readingWOMEN EMPLOYMENT IN INDIA- LOWER ENTRY AND HIGHER EXIT RATES
While India’s low female labour force participation has been studied extensively in the recent literature, an aspect that has received
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As women, we may have a fascination for pink and orange over blue. After years of working in the social
Continue readingReproductive Health of Women in India : A Social Fact File | Sociology Optional Coaching | Vikash Ranjan Classes | Triumph IAS | UPSC Sociology Optional
Reproductive Health of Women in India : A Social Fact File Relevant for Sociology Syllabus: Paper 2 – Reproductive health.
Continue readingCompare and contrast Karl Marxs and Max webers analysis of the modern phenomena of capitalism | Sociology Optional for UPSC Civil Services Examination | Triumph IAS
Compare and contrast Karl Marxs and Max webers analysis of the modern phenomena of capitalism Relevance: Sociology: Paper I: Sociological
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