A compelling and deeply researched work that sheds light on the lived realities of Dalit communities in the Chenab Valley's Saraj area.

This important study critically examines the caste hierarchy and the socio-cultural dynamics within Dalit communities, emphasizing how traditional customs, economic backwardness, and upper caste dominance continue to shape and marginalize these populations. Drawing on fieldwork conducted in the village of Rajgarh, District Ramban (J&K), Dr. Chandar employs ethnographic methods, participant observation, case studies, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews to offer a rich, firsthand account of the community’s struggles.

The book presents powerful insights into how entrenched caste norms persist in rural Jammu society, particularly affecting women, children, and the elderly. It provides a sociological lens to understand the interplay between indigenous culture and structural inequality, making it a vital resource for researchers, students, policy-makers, and anyone interested in social justice and grassroots realities in India.
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For readers and scholars seeking an authentic and scholarly account of caste-based marginalization and cultural identity in Jammu, this book is a must-read.

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