A Cry for Dignity
Religion, Violence and the Struggle of Dalit Women in India
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:21st Sep '10
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There are over two-hundred million Dalits– people designated as "untouchable" – across South Asia. Dalit women are subject to greater oppression than men: many are denied access to education, meaningful employment and healthcare and are subjected to temple prostitution and rape. A Cry for Dignity explores the lives of Dalit women and the violence they face and examines whether their spirituality – manifest in songs, stories and myth – is a source of strength or oppression. The lives of Dalit women on the subcontinent are set within the broader context of Dalits in the diaspora. A Cry for Dignity presents the plight of Dalit women from the unique perspective of their own movements for solidarity and justice.
ISBN: 9781845536053
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 430g
172 pages