Question

What was Rajni kothari's view on politicisation of caste in India?​

Answer 1

It is impossible to understand caste in postcolonial India without his and Dhirubhai Sheth's thesis of the politicisation of caste. The shifts in Rajni Kothari's location and political position were dramatic. To begin with, he was a standard product of Western education, despite his Indian education.

Politicization of caste system. Caste system has got unusual and unexpected support from Govt. and politicians because the caste is used now in job quotas and vote banks.