The Struggle in Dhulia: A Case Study of Women's Movement
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International Investigative Forum on Participatory Research
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This case study explores the conditions of tribal women in Dhulia district, Maharashtra, highlighting the intersection of gender, labour, and social oppression. It discusses their marginalization in land rights, labour exploitation, and sexual harassment while underscoring the emergence of a women's movement to resist these injustices. The narrative emphasizes the transformative impact of women's participation in strikes, negotiations for wages, and the establishment of solidarity through camps aimed at addressing women's issues within the broader struggle for justice.
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The document details the plight of adivasi women in Dhulia district under oppressive socio-economic structures and their active role in resisting these conditions through collective action. It includes accounts of women's participation in strikes, struggles for equitable wages, and the establishment of camps to promote solidarity and discuss their challenges.
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Women's Movements, Tribal Women, Gender Equality, Labour Rights, Adivasis, Social Oppression
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Kanhare, V. P. The Struggle in Dhulia: A Case Study of Women's Movement. International Investigative Forum on Participatory Research.