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The research aims to explore the relationship between caste, occupational mobility, and income inequality in urban South India.

March 25, 2026Open Access

Caste, Intergenerational Occupational Mobility, and Income Inequality in Urban South India

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Examines income inequality linked to caste in urban South India, indicating the impact of affirmative action policies.

The research aims to explore the relationship between caste, occupational mobility, and income inequality in urban South India.
Used two nationally representative datasets: the Periodic Labour Force Survey 2022-23 and IHDS-II panel.
Analyzed cross-sectional data using Lorenz curves and Gini decomposition.
Measured intergenerational mobility with transition matrices and relative mobility indices.
Focused on urban Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh to assess the effectiveness of affirmative action.
Found evidence of persistent income inequality by caste despite economic growth.
Identified limited intergenerational occupational mobility for lower-caste individuals.
Demonstrated a complex relationship between reserved educational opportunities and upward mobility.

Bhavani Krishnaswamy Govindan Subramanian (2026) studied this question.

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