Social Transformation in Bangladesh

<p><em>Social Transformation in Bangladesh</em> explores the social political and cultural implications of the unprecedented economic development that has occurred in Bangladesh since its independence in 1971.</p><p>In the 1970s Bangladesh was labelled an international basket case because of food insecurity and low levels of per capita income with high population growth and various social problems. Defying overwhelming odds however a societal transformation is underway in Bangladesh with diverse opportunities and challenges. This edited book analyses issues of inclusivity extractivism sustainability and equitability as it takes a look at the interconnected metamorphosis of the economy society culture and the environment of Bangladesh. Discussing topics from the products of post-industrial society such as YouTube sensations and digital labour platforms to groups that have suffered marginalisation for decades such as the urban poor and Indigenous peoples a wide array of scholarship and case studies are used to analyse the challenges and opportunities offered by the process of societal transformation.</p><p>With insights from multidisciplinary scholars this collection will be of great interest to those specialising in the fields of sociology political science anthropology development refugee and migrant studies media studies labour studies health and indigeneity.</p>