CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2024
| Author | Jaiswal, Aishani |
|---|---|
| Title | An Exploration Of State-Based Variations In Health Outcomes Between Dalits And Other Castes In India |
| Summary | This thesis examines variations in health outcomes between Dalits (formerly untouchables) and non-Dalits in select states of India. Although significant strides have been made in achieving better health outcomes in India, the country’s most marginalized communities face persistent health inequities on the basis of caste. This research attempts to understand why state-based differences exist in health outcomes between different caste groups. The theoretical framework of the research uses a combination of the Social Determinants of Health Framework by Solar and Irwin (2010) and the Structural Violence Theory by Galtung (1969) to identify key social determinants, caste interactions with structural factors using a mixed methods approach. The quantitative analysis uses India Human Development Survey (IHDS-II) a nationally representative sample survey to uncover underlying causes of these disparities. Findings reveal that Dalits have a higher disease burden, longer medical waiting times and lower treatment satisfaction when compared to Upper Caste communities. The thesis examines the structural violence underlying in the Indian Public Health System that perpetuates a host of health inequities and advocates for blanket policy reforms to tackle these issues. |
| Supervisor | Hübscher, Evelyne; Hau, Matthias vom |
| Department | Public Policy MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2024/jaiswal_aishani.pdf |
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