This book discusses the issues of inequality and marginalization in India. The first section of the book contextualizes sociological traditions for the scrutiny of subaltern discourse on discrimination. The chapters in the section explore self-identity, 'margins' in sociological traditions, subalternity and exclusion, citizenship issues of de-notified tribes, the role of religion for scheduled tribe Dalits and Ambedkar's ideas on tribes. The second section deals with the political economy of higher education, health and employment. The efforts of BR Ambedkar and the consequences of those efforts, his critique of education policies during British time and its alteration for independent India have been meticulously dealt with. The third section illustrates an application of theoretical understanding through narratives of labour bondage in Varanasi, sanitation workers in Mumbai and rickshaw pullers in Delhi. The last section establishes that unequal access to resources is a consequence of discrimination and marginalization induced by social identities. The book argues for equitable access to resources and opportunities to ensure health equity. The audience for this publication includes academics, researchers, health professionals, policymakers engaged with discrimination, exclusion, marginalization and inequity in health.

Films made with socially relevant themes have become epitome in relfecting literary realism in Hindi Cinema. Issues dealt in these films range from the plight of farmers to independence struggle;and social discrimination. Cinema is a strong medium of influence and can therefore, be used for the most contextual concern of today- the HIV/AIDS. One of the films "Tiya..." reflects the plight of HIV/AIDS in India. They are being discriminated in schools. The policymakers need to initiate immediate action to prevent HIV/AIDS in children from being discriminated.Efforts to protect them from discrimination and exploitation are urgent. "Tiya..." communicates this effortlessly yet strongly. Workplace and societal discrimiantion is effectively projected in the other two films.Film- makers are not crusader for the fight against HIV/AIDS. However, strength of their medium can be well used in creating awareness and dispelling myths regarding HIV/AIDS.