DALIT WOMEN: DALITS AMONG DALITS
DALIT WOMEN: DALITS AMONG DALITS John 4: 21- “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming.” Introduction Being born as a woman is a curse in Indian society. More than that to be born into the so-called untouchable community or caste as a Dalit woman is the worst misfortune to a woman in India . Life for a woman has always been a struggle for survival. At Lakshmananpatti where I go for week-end ministry I see the realities of Dalit women and their sufferings. They are not allowed to decide anything. Their life is fastened by the cultural boundaries and male chauvinisms. This made me see the true realities of Dalit women not only at Lakshmananpatti but also in other places too. In this paper I wish to present the devastating effects of the caste system on the educational, social, and economical status of Dalit women in modern India . My aim is to highlight the harsh reality of the suppression, struggle and torture that Dalit women face every day. The hardships of Dalit...


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