Dalit Autobiography: A Study of Dalit Women’s Autobiographies

Future of Untouchables in India: A Case Study of Dalit

The Constitution of India guarantees equality of status to all citizens, irrespective of their caste, race, religion, descent, place of birth and residence. The majority of Dalits are poor, socially backward, and deprived of basic needs. Though some Dalits have occupied important positions in politics and government jobs, majority of them have faced discrimination lack access to education, heal...

Does women’s caste make a significant contribution to adolescent pregnancy in Nepal? A study of Dalit and non-Dalit adolescents and young adults in Rupandehi district

BACKGROUND Adolescent pregnancy is a public health concern worldwide. There are disparities in the occurrence of adolescence pregnancy in different social groups and settings; however, few studies have focused on the contribution of a woman's caste in early pregnancy in Nepal. This study aimed to examine the association between caste and adolescent pregnancy; and investigate factors that influe...

Reaching the unreached: enabling Dalit girls to get schooling.

The 1991 census showed a female illiteracy rate of over 39%, requiring a major new effort to include all women, especially the poor, in a program of universal primary education. Institute for Socially Disadvantaged Groups' Educational Improvement (ISDGEI) based in Kolhapur (Maharashtra) is working for social transformation through education. Most disadvantaged are poor Dalit women and girls l...

The Status of Dalit Women in India’s Caste Based System

Do experiences and perceptions about quality of care differ among social groups in Nepal? : A study of maternal healthcare experiences of women with and without disabilities, and Dalit and non-Dalit women

BACKGROUND Suboptimal quality of care and disparities in services by healthcare providers are often reported in Nepal. Experience and perceptions about quality of care may differ according to women's socio-cultural background, individual characteristics, their exposure and expectations. This study aimed to compare perceptions of the quality of maternal healthcare services between two groups tha...