Dalits, a major segment of the depressed class in India and Nepal have been the worst victims of social seclusion and discrimination. Due to efforts made by different social reformers and Constitutional measures for their uplift, now a new consciousness is being visible among Dalits. The book covers aspects such as - Dalits in transformation, marginalized theories causes and impact, socioeconomic analysis of Dalits, and leadership crisis while comparing the social engineerings of various leaders such as Mayawati, Gandhi, and Ambedkar. This compendium will serve as a reference tool to the one and all concerned.