Confronting Marginalisation - Key Vocabulary

Flashcards on Confronting Marginalisation focusing on key vocabulary terms and definitions from the chapter.

Marginalisation

The act of treating a person or group as insignificant or peripheral.

Fundamental Rights

Basic rights guaranteed to all citizens of a country, as enshrined in the Constitution.

Article 17

A constitutional article that abolishes untouchability and makes its practice a punishable crime.

Article 15

A constitutional article that prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.

Invoking Fundamental Rights

Drawing upon or using Fundamental Rights to seek justice and equality.

Reservation Policy

A policy that reserves seats in education and government employment for Dalits and Adivasis.

Scheduled Castes (Dalits)

Officially recognized disadvantaged castes in India who have historically faced social discrimination

Scheduled Tribes (Adivasis)

Indigenous communities in India who have historically faced social discrimination and marginalization.

Bhakti Tradition

A devotional movement in Hinduism emphasizing love and devotion to a personal god.

Ostracise

To exclude or banish an individual or group from society or community.

Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

An act to prevent atrocities and discrimination against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Manual Scavenging

The practice of removing human and animal waste using brooms, tin plates, and baskets from dry latrines and carrying it on the head for disposal.

Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

Litigation filed in a court of law for the protection of public interest.

Assertive

Expressing opinions and desires strongly and confidently.

Confront

To challenge someone or something directly.

Dispossessed

Deprived of ownership or possession of something.

Morally Reprehensible

An act that violates all norms of decency and dignity that a society believes in.

Policy

A stated course of action that provides direction for the future; guidelines to be followed and acted upon.