Reimagining Social Justice

Reimagining Social Justice: Law, Culture, and Transformative Change in India presents a critical and interdisciplinary exploration of social justice within the Indian context. The book examines how law interacts with culture, institutions, and social realities to drive or hinder transformative change. Through scholarly analysis, it reflects on contemporary challenges and evolving interpretations of justice in India, emphasizing the role of legal frameworks in shaping an equitable society.

Key Features:

• Interdisciplinary analysis combining law, culture, and social change
• Focus on transformative justice within the Indian legal system
• Critical examination of social justice theories and practices
• Contemporary relevance aligned with current socio-legal debates
• Authored by academics and legal practitioners with practical insight

This book is valuable for law students, social science scholars, researchers, legal professionals, and policymakers interested in social justice, constitutional values, and legal reform in India.

Part I

Foundations of Law and Society

Chapter 1       Sociology of Law: Historical Origins and Theoretical Foundations 

Chapter 2       Law, Tradition and Culture: A Dialectical Relationship       

Chapter 3       Theories of Punishment and Social Control                          

Chapter 4       Law as a Social Institution: Family, Kinship, Religion and Economy          

Part II

Constitutional Vision and Social Change

Chapter 5       The Indian Constitution and Social Justice: Ideals in the Preamble  

Chapter 6       Directive Principles of State Policy: Welfare State and Community Charter           

Chapter 7       Fundamental Rights and Judicial Activism in
Advancing Social Justice                                                       

Chapter 8       Public Interest Litigation and Human Rights Jurisprudence in India           

PART III

INEQUALITY, EXCLUSION AND JUSTICE

Chapter 9       Caste and Law: Historical Legacies and Constitutional Safeguards 

Chapter 10     Reservations, Creamy Layer Debate and Social Mobility     

Chapter 11     Law and Minorities: Religious, Linguistic and Regional Identities  

Chapter 12     Tribal Rights and Indigenous Communities: Legal Protection and Challenges        

PART IV

FAMILY, GENDER AND EMPOWERMENT

Chapter 13     Law and the Institution of Family: Structure, Change and Legislation        

Chapter 14     Women in Indian Society: Historical Inequalities and Contemporary Challenges    

Chapter 15     Crimes Against Women and the Evolution of Protective Legislation           

Chapter 16     Women’s Empowerment: Political, Social and Economic Dimensions         

PART V

RIGHTS OF VULNERABLE GROUPS

Chapter 17     Child Rights: Protection from Exploitation, Education and Welfare           

Chapter 18     Rights of Disabled Persons: From Welfare to Empowerment           

Chapter 19     Rights of the Elderly: Legal and Policy Frameworks for Dignity in Old Age          

Chapter 20     LGBTQIA+ Rights: Legal Recognition and Social Inclusion          

PART VI

REFORMS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

Chapter 21     Judicial Reforms for a Responsive Justice System                

Chapter 22     Role of Civil Society and NGOs in Advancing Social Justice          

Chapter 23     Reimagining Social Justice in 21st Century India: Challenges and Opportunities    

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