Social Exclusion in India-from gender perspective Dr. Jain Meenu Associate professor, Head Dept of Economics, D.A.V. College, Yamunanagar, Haryana Online published on 25 May, 2016. Abstract Exclusion is defined as the processes by which individuals and groups face barriers in relation to their access to public goods, resulting in inequitable social attainments, capabilities, development and justice. These barriers arises from a number of causes. Amartya Sen has pointed out that the historical roots of this concept goes back as far as Aristotle. As elsewhere in the world, social exclusion is rampant in India. Growth in the economy has bypassed those very people who deserve to be helped most. There is a broad category of poor in India, but certain socially excluded groups (Dalits, Muslims, Tribals and Women) experience greater challenges in accessing rights, entitlements and opportunities, and in moving out of poverty. Though India is developing economically and technologically by leaps and bounds, women here still continue to be discriminated. Women are the most marginalized among the excluded community; they don't have access to the same resources as others; they lack the opportunities to be productive members of society; they don't have access to basic services. The access of women to development opportunities and the impact of development programmes on women assumes importance as women constitutes half of human resources in all societies. For growth to be truly inclusive, we have to ensure their protection, well-being, development, empowerment and participation. This paper is about the social exclusion of women in the development process. Top Keywords Social Exclusion, Poverty, Health, Women, literacy, Plans. Top |