Essay Question-
Corbridge et al. (2005: 18) argued that “in many parts of rural […] India …the problem is not that the state sees too much … but that it sees too little.” What is your response to this statement? Explain.
This is an academic paper, which means you are expected to make an argument and engage with the relevant literature from the course. Feel free to draw on outside sources as well if they are relevant. This should be a polished final draft, free of spelling and mechanical errors. Your paper must be fully cited and include a bibliography. You may use any citation style you like, as long as it is clear and consistent. The word limit for the essay is roughly 1000 words (1 inch margins, double-spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman font).
The main source for this essay is the text on Corbridge (ch1). If it fits in, could you also use Scott’s text? You can refer to as many sources as you require to answer the question but please use minimum of 4 sources. The main argument/ thesis statement should be clear and well explained. Please don’t use difficult language in the essay. I would prefer if you could keep it simple in terms of wording. Please focus on rural India only when answering.
