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Agency and Autonomy at the Margins of the Modern Indian State

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Modern India is a political creation. The citizens of the world’s most populous country speak 100 languages, practice eight major religions, and belong to over 700 tribal groups and thousands of castes. The challenge of democratically representing such a range of interests is compounded by deep material scarcity and striking economic and social inequality.

Source: Perspectives on Politics

DOI: 10.1017/s1537592725000714

Author: Tanu Kumar

Institution: Claremont Graduate University

Language: English

Topic: South Asian Studies and Conflicts

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,550