A Cry for Dignity Religion, Violence and the Struggle of Dalit Women in India

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Synopsis

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.

Book details

Series:
Religion and Violence
Author:
Mary Grey
ISBN:
9781315478395
Related ISBNs:
9781845536060, 9781315478418, 9781845536053
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
172
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2022-07-09
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2011
Copyright by:
Mary C. Grey 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality