What does this research mean for the field?

The pursuit of justice for hate crimes by Scheduled Castes in contemporary India is a complex process of moral striving and legal navigation characterized by fragile hope. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to investigate the intersection of caste and legal practices in addressing hate crimes in India.

June 20, 2026

Fragile hope: seeking justice for hate crimes in India

Puntos clave

The aim is to investigate the intersection of caste and legal practices in addressing hate crimes in India.
Conducted eighteen months of fieldwork in Rajasthan
Utilized ethnographic techniques to gather qualitative data
Analyzed the perspectives of Scheduled Castes regarding legality and morality
Identified systemic barriers faced by Scheduled Castes in seeking justice
Revealed the moral complexities surrounding legality in hate crime cases
Highlighted the resilience and struggles of marginalized communities in the legal process

Resumen

This book is a perceptive ethnography of caste, legality, and moral striving in contemporary India. Drawing on eighteen months of fieldwork in Rajasthan, Fuchs explores how the Scheduled Castes and...

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