What is Representation of Marginalized Communities?
Historical Background
Key Points
10 points- 1.
Constitutional provisions for reservation in education and employment (Articles 15(4), 16(4), 16(4A), 16(4B)).
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National Commissions for SCs, STs, OBCs, and Minorities to safeguard their interests.
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Various government schemes and programs aimed at empowering marginalized communities.
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The principle of social justice enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution.
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The concept of substantive equality, which goes beyond formal equality and aims to address historical disadvantages.
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Reservation policies in government jobs and educational institutions to ensure adequate representation.
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The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 to protect these communities from discrimination and violence.
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The need for intersectional approaches to address the multiple forms of discrimination faced by marginalized communities.
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The importance of political representation to ensure that the voices of marginalized communities are heard in decision-making processes.
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The role of civil society organizations in advocating for the rights and empowerment of marginalized communities.
Recent Developments
6 developmentsOngoing debates on the extent and nature of reservation policies.
Challenges in ensuring effective implementation of reservation policies.
Concerns about the 'creamy layer' exclusion in OBC reservations.
Demand for reservation for other marginalized groups, such as economically weaker sections (EWS).
Supreme Court judgments on reservation policies and the principle of equality.
Government initiatives to promote social inclusion and empowerment of marginalized communities.