Psychological Perspectives on Diversity and Social Development
This book is a collection of essays covering a range of issues related to socioeconomic inequalities and diversities. The authors, leading social scientists of diverse nationalities, represent varied perspectives. The book has essays on multiculturalism,
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hological Perspectives on Diversity and Social Development
Psychological Perspectives on Diversity and Social Development
Janak Pandey • Rashmi Kumar • Komilla Thapa Editors
Psychological Perspectives on Diversity and Social Development
Editors Janak Pandey Center of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences University of Allahabad Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Rashmi Kumar Department of Psychology University of Allahabad Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Komilla Thapa Department of Psychology University of Allahabad Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
ISBN 978-981-13-3340-8 ISBN 978-981-13-3341-5 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-3341-5 Library of Congress Control Number: 2019930072 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
Dedicated to Professor Rama Charan Tripathi for his distinguished contributions to understanding Social diversity and development for building an inclusive and just society.
Foreword
Psychological Perspectives on Diversity and Social Development is appearing at a time when diversity is being perceived as a threat to development, particularly to social development. Diversity in fact is a valuable resource for development. It is a natural part of human beings. No two individuals are alike, except identical twins. Individuals and the groups and communities that they form possess unique information, ideas, insights, skills, experiences, and so on. They pool them together to structure systems, norms, and values and perform functions for their mutual benefits, living harmoniously and enhancing well-being. That’s how they have developed civilizations and cultures and have been ascending on
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