Rajni Kothari Caste In Indian | Politics 15.pdf

– His solo-authored classic. Chapter 3 or 4 often deals directly with caste. “Page 15” in this book (depending on edition) falls early in the second chapter, where he introduces the concept of the “Congress System” and its caste underpinnings.

Kothari, R. (1970). Caste in Indian Politics. Delhi: Orient Blackswan. Rajni Kothari Caste In Indian Politics 15.pdf

Rajni Kothari’s Caste in Indian Politics argues that caste is not a barrier to modernization but a crucial, adapting element that politicizes and functions within democracy. The thesis emphasizes a three-stage process where castes act as interest groups, shifting from entrenched power to factionalism and finally to building competitive, multi-caste coalitions. For a detailed breakdown of these concepts, see the analysis on Triumphias.com . – His solo-authored classic