Assistant Professor, Political Science, DAV College Pundri, Kaithal
JournalRVIMJ
Volume / Issue1 / 5
Pages91–99
Published13 Dec 2024
Paper IDRVIMJ15D240013
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Abstract
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s political philosophy is fundamentally rooted in the principles
of social justice, equality, liberty, and human dignity. This study examines Ambedkar’s
concept of social justice and its significance in addressing social, political, and economic
inequalities in Indian society. Ambedkar viewed caste-based discrimination and
untouchability as major obstacles to democracy and human development. He advocated
a social order based on equality, fraternity, and constitutional morality, emphasizing
the protection of civil rights, legal safeguards, and political representation for
marginalized communities. The paper explores Ambedkar’s views on equality and
dignity, civil rights, economic justice, democratic participation, and institutional reforms.
It also highlights his contributions to the framing of the Constitution of India and his
efforts to secure social and political rights for Scheduled Castes and other disadvantaged
groups. Furthermore, the study discusses Ambedkar’s policy ideas concerning education,
labor welfare, land reforms, and the eradication of caste-based practices. His vision of
democracy extended beyond political equality to include social and economic justice as
essential conditions for a just society. The paper concludes that Ambedkar’s ideas remain
highly relevant in contemporary times, providing valuable guidance for addressing
inequality, discrimination, and emerging forms of social exclusion while promoting an
inclusive and democratic social order.
Keywords
Dr. B. R. AmbedkarSocial JusticeEquality and DignityCaste SystemDemocracyCivil RightsConstitutionalism.
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Vishavjeet Singh (2024). Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and the Political Concept of
Social Justice. Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, 1(5), 91–99. https://www.researchvidyapith.com/article/rvimj15d240013/dr-b-r-ambedkar-and-the-political-concept-of-social-justice
Vishavjeet Singh. “Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and the Political Concept of
Social Justice.” Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 1, no. 5, 2024, pp. 91–99. https://www.researchvidyapith.com/article/rvimj15d240013/dr-b-r-ambedkar-and-the-political-concept-of-social-justice
Vishavjeet Singh. “Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and the Political Concept of
Social Justice.” Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal 1, no. 5 (2024): 91–99. https://www.researchvidyapith.com/article/rvimj15d240013/dr-b-r-ambedkar-and-the-political-concept-of-social-justice
Vishavjeet Singh (2024) ‘Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and the Political Concept of
Social Justice’, Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, 1(5), pp. 91–99. Available at: https://www.researchvidyapith.com/article/rvimj15d240013/dr-b-r-ambedkar-and-the-political-concept-of-social-justice.
Vishavjeet Singh, “Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and the Political Concept of
Social Justice,” Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 1, no. 5, pp. 91–99, 2024. https://www.researchvidyapith.com/article/rvimj15d240013/dr-b-r-ambedkar-and-the-political-concept-of-social-justice.
Vishavjeet Singh. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and the Political Concept of
Social Justice. Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal. 2024;1(5):91–99. https://www.researchvidyapith.com/article/rvimj15d240013/dr-b-r-ambedkar-and-the-political-concept-of-social-justice.
Vishavjeet Singh. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and the Political Concept of
Social Justice. Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal 2024, 1 (5), 91–99. https://www.researchvidyapith.com/article/rvimj15d240013/dr-b-r-ambedkar-and-the-political-concept-of-social-justice.
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