who are the marginalised communities in India. why are they considered as marginalised. list the steps taken by government for mainstreaming them.ans in 250 words
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According to the Encyclopedia of Public Health marginalised groups are the people who are placed in margins and thus are excluded from the privileges and power found at the center. Marginalised groups can always be identified by the members of dominant society, and will face irrevocable discrimination.
Explanation:
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Marginalisation – sometimes also called social exclusion – refers to the relegation to the fringes of society due to a lack of access to rights, resources, and opportunities. It is a major cause of vulnerability, which refers to exposure to a range of possible harms, and being unable to deal with them adequately. In the context of INWORK, marginalised and vulnerable groups include people with experiences of:
Homelessness
Problematic substance use (alcohol and drugs)
Prison/offending
Mental health problems
Steps taken by government:-
The following are the steps taken by the government to protect marginalised groups:
1. The government provides accommodation facilities to students belonging marginalized groups at a very low cost.
2. In order to give equal opportunities to the backward classes of marginalized groups, the government has passed the reservation policies, in education and jobs.
3. For admission in higher education, the government has set up different cut-off lists for marginalized groups. They are also given scholarships.
4. The government has passed various laws preventing employment of manual scavengers by these groups.
5. For their equal status in the society, the government of India passed the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act of 1989.
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