Growth Of Dalit Women Education - A Conceptual Perspective

Abstract

Indian history is honest and does not hide the pathetic saga of the Dalits and, more particularly that of the ex-untouchable communities. It is honest as far as in recording the limbo status accorded to Harijans and the way they were treated by the Hindu society. Without any reservation both the classical and historical literature admit the worst possible social exclusion, isolation, subjugation and the exploitation to which the Harijans were subjected. It is also true that, Dalits in India are extensively researched communities. Facts about their trials and tribulations, problems and predicaments in their journey through the ages have been very well documented. The literature is very rich but, its reading is painful. This paper is about rural Dalit women, the recapitulation of their pathetic social history is avoided here as it is well known by the Indians across the country.