Manoj Abhigyan Human beings are bound by the decisions of the judges. A judge’s decision has a tremendous impact on human life. If a judge makes important decisions over a person’s life then it is important that he is closely acquainted with every aspect of the matter. Diversity is very important in the judiciary …
माणुसकी मिळेल का? माणुसकी?
रूपाली माने-निकाळजे (Rupali Mane-Nikalje) मागील काही वर्षांत भारतामध्ये महिलांना पुरूषांच्या बरोबरीने समान संधी उपलब्ध व्हावी म्हणून राज्यघटनेच्या मुलभुत तत्वाचा आधार घेऊन या देशामधील महिलांना वेगवेगळ्या सवलतीच्या माध्यमातून त्याच्या मुक्तीचे नवे पर्व सुरू झालेले असुन सर्व महिलांपैकी काहीच महिला त्याचे फळ चाखत आहेत. यामध्ये मोठ्या प्रमाणात पालकांचीही साथ मिळत आहे. तसेच समाजातून महिलांनी केलेल्या कार्याबद्दल …
Mahatma Phule’s Thoughts on Caste-Patriarchy: A Critical Evaluation
Sachin Garud It is a well-known fact that at the time of India’s national movement, there was another movement known as the movement of social engineering or social revolution, led by Mahatma Phule, who had pioneered the foundation of a social revolution in India. Although contemporary thinkers like Ram Mohan Roy, Justice M.G. Ranade …
For a fistful of self-respect: Organised secular and religious ideologies and emancipatory struggles
Round Table India We are happy to announce the first of a series of conversations between participants and stakeholders in emancipatory struggles of Annihilation of Caste and Racial Inequality. Dates: 9/29/17 and 9/30/17. Location: Jackson, Mississippi. As members of marginalized communities involved in historic struggles of Racial equality and Annihilation of Caste, this is an …
“Don’t guide us, we know what to speak”: The Dalit women of Kabirnagar
Pradnya Jadhav I had been waiting for a long time to meet Jamanabai and her daughter Sangita, and today I was going to meet them. Almost everyone who I have met in the past few days regarding my research has suggested me to meet Jamanabai and Sangita. Finally, I managed to meet them today. …
Cow, ‘backwardness’ and ‘Bahujan’ Women
Asha Singh My Ahir-dominant village in Bhojpur district of Bihar has a school only up to standard seven. After the seventh grade, if somebody (or their family) decides to study further, they get enrolled in schools in nearby villages or Arrah Town. Boys do go to these schools. However, girls visit these schools only …
Chalo Nagpur Women against Hindutva Manuvaad and Brahmanvaad
Manisha Bangar Posters and video of the upcoming Chalo Nagpur Women against Hindutva Manuvaad and Brahmanvaad event on 10th March 2017. Please join in big numbers!
A Thread between Dangal and the Establishment
Chandra Sen Girls are supposed to be in the custody of their father when they are children, women under the custody of their husband when married and under the custody of her son as widows. In no circumstances is she allowed to assert herself independently. (Manusmriti) Bollywood has projected fathers, their roles, disciplines, ideals …
Parched and Feminism: Are All Women’s Stories the Same?
Asha Singh In the past few days, I have noticed that a few of my Dalit-Bahujan friends are engaged in an uncritical celebration of Leena Yadav’s feature film titled ‘Parched’. I would like to talk about Parched, based on the content of the film and the interview of the Director conducted by National Dastak.i …