Welcome to P K Kelkar Library, Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)

Amazon cover image
Image from Amazon.com

A cry for dignity [Special Indian ed.] : religion, violence and the struggle of dalit women in India

By: Language: English Series: Religion and violence | / edited by Lisa IsherwoodPublication details: Routledge 2010 LondonEdition: Special Indian edDescription: viii, 162pISBN:
  • 9781138895874
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 305.48994 G869c
Summary: 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
List(s) this item appears in: New arrival March 02 to 08, 2020
Star ratings
    Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)
Holdings
Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Books Books PK Kelkar Library, IIT Kanpur General Stacks 305.48994 G869c (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available A185275
Total holds: 0

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

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.

Powered by Koha