Unpacking Intersectionality: Conceptual Explorations of Convergences and Divergences of Class, Caste and Gender in Education (original) (raw)

The paper analyzes the interconnected systems of class, caste, and gender in the context of higher education enrollment in India, based on data from the 66th National Sample Survey (NSS) round. It argues for a holistic understanding of inequality, showing that changes in one system can affect others, while also highlighting the relative autonomy among them. By exploring theoretical frameworks from sociology and cultural studies, it encourages a rethinking of traditional approaches to social injustice, advocating for an integrated perspective that acknowledges the complexities of intersectionality.