8. India: Caste, Endogamy, and Mobility : The Son Also Rises: Surnames and the History of Social Mobility Surnames and the History of Social MobilityClark, Gregory
However, it is important to note that individuals belonging to the General category may still face social and economic disadvantages based on factors such as their caste, religion, gender, and economic status. The reservation system in India aims to address these disadvantages by providing affirmative...
After her parents had divorced when she was seven, she and her sister lived with their mother, of whom she has said: “She was the one most responsible for shaping us into the women we became.” Her mother would often take them to India to visit the family there. Her Indian ...