Volume II,Special Issue, April 10, 2026
Volume-II, Special Issue, April, 2026 |
Received: 31.03.2026 | Accepted: 07.04.2026 | ||
Published Online: 10.04.2026 | Page No: | ||
DOI: 10.69655/atmadeep.vol.2.specialissue.W. | |||
জাত ও লিঙ্গের
বাধা পেরিয়ে: প্রান্তিক তপশিলি জাতি নারীর পরিবার ও সমাজে অগ্রগতির পথ
চণ্ডী
চরণ লেট, গবেষক, আন্তর্জাতিক সম্পর্ক বিভাগ, যাদবপুর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ, ভারত |
Overcoming Barriers of Caste and Gender: Pathways for the Advancement of Marginalized Scheduled Caste Women in Family and Society Chandi Charan Let, Research Scholar, Department of International Relations, Jadavpur University, West Bengal, India | ||
ABSTRACT | ||
The lives of marginalized Scheduled Caste women in Indian society have long been shaped by various forms of discrimination. On the one hand, they face gender-based discrimination as women; on the other, they encounter caste-based discrimination due to their Dalit identity. In addition, poverty imposes further limitations on their lives. As a result, for many years, their access to education, employment opportunities, and active participation in society remained extremely restricted.
However, this picture has gradually begun to change. Today, many marginalized Scheduled Caste women are pursuing education, striving to become self-reliant, and becoming aware of their rights. This transformation is not limited to their personal lives—it is also impacting their families and the next generation. An educated mother, for instance, understands the importance of education for her children and can raise them with greater confidence.
With economic independence, these women are now able to participate in important family decisions. Where their opinions were once largely ignored, their presence is now becoming visible. Similarly, by participating in panchayats and local meetings, they are challenging long-standing caste and gender-based barriers in society.
These changes may not always be immediately visible, but a significant transformation is occurring beneath the surface. It can be described as a kind of “silent revolution,” where women are gradually carving out their own space. This progress among marginalized Scheduled Caste women is not only important for them individually but is also crucial for the future development of families and society. | ||
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