Caste And Social Stratification Among Muslims In India

This non-fiction sociology title gathers rigorous field studies on caste and social stratification among Muslims in India. It brings together empirical research from diverse regions to reveal how caste features—occupational ties, ritual obligations, and economic roles—operate inside Muslim communities and interact with broader social life. Designed for students, researchers, and policymakers with an interest in social structure, religion, and regional diversity, the tone is analytical, thoughtful, and accessible. Content is presented as a collection of field-based analyses that examine both internal caste dynamics and external social interactions. The papers map how castes are traditionally linked to specific occupations and rituals, how economic obligations are organized, and how dispute resolution works in locally embedded contexts. Inter-caste relations and hierarchical patterns are traced through everyday locality life, with careful attention to the tension between Qur’anic injunctions against status differentiation and the realities of living in a stratified society. The material is delivered with clear methodology, cross-regional comparisons, and concrete examples that make complex ideas tangible for readers new to social science as well as seasoned researchers. - Empirical studies drawn from diverse regions, offering real-world perspectives - In-depth analysis of caste f