Dalit Girls in India
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Transcript of Dalit Girls in India
Possibilities for Dalit girls Empowerment and
Participation in Social Change
Iliana Björling 2010
Why….dalit girls?
Suppression of double dimensions
Counter power
Change Agents
Prerequisites
Possibilities and Restraints
Government Civil Society
Dalit Girls
Where do they fit in?
Women Dalits
Dalit girls
Youths
The voice of the Dalit Girls
“They do not receive a good education”
“Even among women dalit women are not recognized, if we do work the upper cast women take credit for it”
“For e.g. dalit women has to cover themselves with veils”
“She cannot work according to her own wishes, her family decides”
“Women face social boundaries, they are not free to raise their voices in local panchayats”
“Those who are literate know about their rights, the upper cast dominates those who are illiterate”
“Women face family pressure”
How?
Constutional framework
Reality
What?
Civil Society - R w a n d a
Why? 56% 30%
Success factors
A strong Women's movement
Civil Society mobilization
Commitment from politicians
New Gender roles
To use 100 % of our Human Resources
Why?
Success factors
Addressing gender roles
Lifecycle Mainstream gender
Across Society
A Good Example
Inclusive Education as a Method
Why?
Success factors
Human Rights on the agenda
Use teachers, students and parents
Involve all stakeholders
Empowerment Awareness
A Good Example
Co-operation between the Government and Civil Society
Strengthening Civil Society
Gender-awareness and lifecycle perspective
Inclusive educationEMPOWERMENT
Conclusion
“I want to work against discrimination of dalits and for equal rights.”
“I want to work with dalit women for a better society and for empowerment.”
“I want to work with dalits through education and create awareness. I will not let discrimination be.
“I will bring change by fighting with people who discriminate. Also by creating awareness about rights through education.”
“I want to work with various groups. For. e.g. I want to work with men on the patriarchal issues.“
“I want to work with society development.”
Suppression of double dimensions
Counter power
Change Agents
Thank you!
Iliana Björling 2010