Diversity: Introduction

Diversity in India

Prejudice and discrimination

Inequality and discrimination

Recognition of multiple identities in oneself

The Constitution and respect for diversity

The need for government

Decision making and participation

Forms of government

Participation and accountability

Resolution and conflict

Concerns for equality and justice

Panchayati Raj

Role of a gram sabha

Women and the panchayat

Municipal Corporation elections, decision making structures

Provision of water and the work of the Municipal Corporation

Citizens protests to get their grievances addressed

Rural administration: Introduction

Land records and role of patwari

The new inheritance law

Types of livelihoods in a village

Types of farmers

Urban livelihoods: Introduction

Types of livelihoods

Self-Employment, regular employment and wage employment

Interlinkage between rural and urban lives