Understanding Inequality in India: A Qualitative Analysis

By : Bhaskar Majumder

Page No: 109-206

Abstract:
While the core state considers inequality as a quantitative measure, on the ground, it is more qualitative. The precise reason is that it is more than and different from economic inequality only particularly in India, where inequality is more socio-cultural, and where the less equal remain silent on the inequality issue. This paper examines both social structure and state concern on the inequality issue and concludes that it is the responsibility of civil society to unearth the reasons why inequality persists, while accepting that inequality is inevitable because of tradition-based social structure and economic growth.

Author:
Bhaskar Majumder, Professor of Economics (Retired), G.B.Pant Social Science Institute, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/PROD.2025.66.02.09