Narayan, Swati
Unequal: Why India Lags Behind Its Neighbours
- ISBN 13:
- 9789357769983
- author:
- Narayan, Swati
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Context
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 370
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 2.2 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Swati Narayan's Unequal offers a compelling analysis of India's social indicators in comparison to its neighbours. Through a five-year study across four countries - India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka - Narayan reveals stark contrasts in health, nutrition, education, sanitation and women's participation in the workforce. The author's research highlights the successes of land reforms, investments in schools and hospitals, and socio-political reform movements that have driven change in countries like Tamil Nadu and Kerala. In contrast, India struggles with social ills such as sex-selective abortion, child stunting, illiteracy and preventable deaths. Narayan's book is a necessary exploration of these issues, packed with human stories and hard data. With empathy and hope, Narayan presents a nuanced picture of India's potential for transformation, if governments commit to social welfare investments and bridging social inequities.
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