A Cry for Dignity - Religion, Violence and the Struggle of Dalit Women in India (Hardcover, New)

A Cry for Dignity tackles caste-based violence by focusing on the position of Dalit women in India. Of 200 million Dalits nearly 50 percent are women, often referred to as 'thrice Dalit', as they suffer from the triple oppressions of poverty, being female and being female Dalits. They are frequently let down by both the Dalit Movement itself as well as the Womens Movement in India that focuses more on social problems like dowry deaths - more relevant for caste women and not those outside the caste system. Many Dalit women are denied access to education, to meaningful employment, health provision and are the first to suffer the negative effects of globalization. Access to upper-caste wells is forbidden. Worst of all, Dalit women are exposed to many forms of violence (including temple prostitution) and are frequently raped as a way to humiliate Dalit men. The degrading work of 'scavenging' - removing human excrement- falls mostly on Dalit women, since men are more likely to be 'upwardly-mobile'. Despite all of this, a new strength now emerges in challenging caste boundaries, contributing to self esteem and a stronger sense of identity. The strong spirituality of Dalit women has sustained strength through songs and stories, and in some cases by subverting patriarchy through ironically re-shaping traditional myths. A Cry for Dignity focuses on Dalit Womens own movements, leadership and achievements and sets the struggle in an international arena, including Dalit discrimination in the UK. It suggests forms of action from Church, society and feminist theology to show solidarity with and effect social change for Dalit women.

General

Imprint:	Equinox Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Religion and Violence
Release date:	September 2010
First published:	September 2010
Authors:	Mary Grey
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	172
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-84553-605-3
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General Promotions
LSN:	1-84553-605-3
Barcode:	9781845536053

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