Rupali Bansode

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The linked caste slavery of the Kolhatis and the Bedias

by rti_adminon April 29, 2014March 20, 20238

Rupali Bansode During my field work for research on female Tamasha artistes, I was fascinated by a few interesting links I found between the two communities: Bedias and Kolhatis. In a recent conference, where I presented my paper on Tamasha dancers, I pointed out the link between these communities and was questioned on its …

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Dalit Girls Negotiate Women’s Studies

by rti_adminon December 8, 2013March 20, 20230

Rupali Bansode Entering the academic space is not an easy journey for Dalit women. After studying in social science institutions and reading/learning theories about gender and women, there is a phase when self-reflection becomes necessary. In fact, reflexivity is considered very important in feminist research methodology. Taking this into consideration, this note is an …