Religion, Socio-economic Backwardness & Discrimination: The Case of Indian Muslims
Published: 2008
Author(s) Name: Rowena Robinson
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Abstract
The three crucial dimensions of
social exclusion of Muslims are
backwardness, marginalization and
discrimination. More troublesome
is the relationship between ethnic
violence and socio-economic
achievements. That a very high
share of Muslim workers are
engaged in self-employment
activities, particularly in urban
areas ? street vending, small trades
and related enterprises ? ensures
that the community is far more
exposed to disruptions and
damages caused by urban conflict
and violence. The fragility of
Muslim participation in the
economy and the low level of asset
accumulation further intensify their
vulnerability to displacements
caused by situations of continual
communal strife, argues the paper.
Keywords : Backwardness, Marginalization & Discrimination of Muslim community
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