Introduction

There are many social problems in India that have arisen due to various reasons. The book Social Problems in India is a helpful volume detailing the social problems that plague India and their causes. It is a critical analysis of the situation in the country from a sociological viewpoint.

Problems Covered

Some of the problems covered in this edition are Combating Corruption, State, Law and Domestic Violence Against Women, Student Radicalism, Healthcare Facilities, Corruption in India, Globalization, Development induced Displacement, Maternal Mortality, Status of Women, Cancer Care, Education and Identity, Development or Counter-development, Bullying, Right to Equality, Woman on Trial in Mainstream Hindi Films, Population Ageing and Demographic Transition and other issues.

Chapter Focus

Each chapter talks about each social problem, their hidden reasons and potential solutions to eradicating them. Multidisciplinary in approach, the volume will be useful to students and researchers of social sciences, Non-governmental organizations, and policymakers.