http://expressbuzz.com/magazine/the-invisible-capital-of-identity/186131.html
He (MSS Pandian) says it’s taken people a long time to realise that caste needs to be taken seriously. “Caste exists, and caste works as capital. It determines things like access to information and resources. If a government is going to plan and carry out welfare schemes you have to take this into account as a factor.” This is essential, he argues, for a broader understanding of development. “Indicators such as BPL provide only a narrow understanding of what is capital, focusing only on the economic aspect. There are other factors involved. Caste is one, and it could also be things like your knowledge of English, or whether you come from a village or city. To make good policy you have to have an expanded notion of what constitutes capital and caste is extremely important in deciding access to resources or a lack of access. If the state takes its business seriously, it has to take caste seriously.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Green Youth Movement" group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/greenyouth?hl=en-GB.
