Abstract
Untouchability forms a crucial criterion for inclusion in the list of Scheduled Castes. It is rarely discussed with reference to Muslims. A household survey was conducted in 14 districts of Uttar Pradesh to examine contradictory claims about the practice of untouchability by non-Dalit Muslims and Hindus towards Dalit Muslims in Uttar Pradesh. A section of Dalit Muslim respondents report existence of untouchability in dining relations, habitation, social interaction and access to religious places. Surprisingly, a higher proportion of non-Dalit Muslims corroborate these claims.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 32-36 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Economic and Political Weekly |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 15 |
Publication status | Published - 9 Apr 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |