Gender as a Social Construct

Gender is now considered not a biological but a social construct.

Historical Oppression of Women

Women have been oppressed, suppressed, marginalized or rather colonized by men since ages. Violence against women should be viewed as a human rights violation and a crime, detrimental to the development of women and society.

Human Rights and Women

Human rights are fundamental rights to which a person is entitled because s/he is a human being but in the case of women and Dalit women in particular, it is not applied as they are treated unequally.

Dalit Women and Marginalization

Dalit women are one of the most marginalized segments in society. Dalit women are considered greater Dalit among Dalits. The condition of Dalit women is more vulnerable than non-Dalit women. They are suffering from multiple disadvantages.

Purpose of the Book

Imparting human values and human rights culture in every walk of life is the focal point of this book. This comprehensive book will be useful for human rights activists, political leaders at different levels, lawyers, civil servants, research scholars belonging to various disciplines such as sociology, social work, political science, law, criminology, ethics, and other related social sciences.