SOCIAL WORK WITH WEAKER SECTIONS

Social Work with Weaker Sections is conceived as an academic and practice-oriented text that responds directly to the lived realities of marginalized communities in India.The first unit introduces the basic concepts of weaker sections, including their meaning, definitions, socio-economic and demographic classification, and key characteristics, offering a foundational understanding of vulnerability, marginalization, and inequality. The second unit focuses on untouchability and tribal development, presenting historical, sociological, and psychological perspectives on caste-based discrimination and social exclusion, along with constitutional safeguards and legislative measures. It also examines the concept, origin, and problems of tribal communities, emphasizing participatory, rights-based, and culturally sensitive interventions. The third unit deals with the multi-dimensional problems of weaker sections, covering issues related to the economy, education, employment, health, housing, and indebtedness, along with challenges specific to tribal communities.The fourth unit examines the administrative setup at the central and state levels, discussing welfare programmes for weaker sections.