‘Bahujan’, not ‘backward’: How to fix regressive legal language related to caste and class

Baudh, Sumit ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3761-1298 (2023) ‘Bahujan’, not ‘backward’: How to fix regressive legal language related to caste and class. The Indian Express. Indian Express Limited , India. Available at: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/...

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Abstract

Constructive critique and engagement with the use of certain words in law and the Constitution can help develop an egalitarian language of equality and empowerment for all.

Item Type:	Article in Newspapers and Magazine
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Gender stereotypes \| Caste and class in India
Subjects:	Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Law and Legal Studies Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Sociology
Divisions:	Jindal Global Law School
Depositing User:	Mr. Syed Anas Ali
Date Deposited:	14 Sep 2026 11:04
Last Modified:	14 Sep 2026 11:04
Official URL:	https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/...
URI:	https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/12581

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