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Dalit Women in Politics: Vedhanayagi on being an agro-feminist, her fight for land and radical change
Vedhanayagi • 7 years agoA 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 • 7 years agoBhavani 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
Grace Banu • 7 years agoTrans 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
Aishwarya Rao • 7 years agoArticle 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
Sujatha Surepally • 7 years agoDalit 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
Priyadharshini • 7 years agoMore than 60 Dalit women leaders from across India participated in this conference.