Position of Dalit Women in 21st Century Rural India

The Indian society is deeply rooted with the practices of patriarchy and caste inequality. Hence, the women from the lowest strata of the society i.e. the dalit women (lower caste women) are the worst hit of the said practices. They have been suffering due to them being women and additionally because of their caste identity. The oppression have been observable in their expoitation and lack of opportunity to the basic of the necessities. The paper aims towards such lack of opportunities in the field of education, and economic freedom. The two are the most important aspects considered for one to live a decent life and lack of which leads to much inequality. As majority of the Indian population resides in rural parts, hence the study is focused on the same. The results reflect the picture of true India.