Dalit Women In Politics

Dalit Women in Politics: Vedhanayagi on being an agro-feminist, her fight for land and radical change

A speech given by Vedhanayagi on the panel "Dalit Women in Politics: Past, Present and Future"— organised by The Blue Club, and All India Dalit Mahila Adhikar Manch (AIDMAM).

Dalit Women in Politics: Bhavani Ilavenil on Karunanidhi's history of claiming credit and invisibilising work of Sathyavani Muthu

Bhavani Ilavenil is the author of a book which looks at the life and struggles of three-time MLA and MP Dr Satyavani Muthu, one of the earliest Dalit leaders of DMK.

Dalit Women in Politics: Grace Banu on trans rights, drawing inspiration from Savitribai Phule and Ilamma

Trans people not only face discrimination based on their caste location but also by the dominant genders of male and female.

Dalit Women in Politics: Aishwarya Rao on why disabled women must be included in mainstream dialogues

Article 14 of the Constitution states no Indian must be discriminated on the basis of gender, religion and caste; no one must be on the basis of ‘ability’ as well.

Dalit Women in Politics: Unless women come into politics, no support will be offered to marginalised sections, says Sujatha Surepally

Dalit women have been fighters throughout our lives, we contribute to our economy, we are the major shareholders and this country owes us.

At a pan-India conference, Dalit women leaders come together to discuss their role in politics

More than 60 Dalit women leaders from across India participated in this conference.