01.03.2021 - By Sudha Singh
She is a doyenne of Indian feminism, a poet, author, feminist and development activist. She is also the South Asia co-ordinator for βOne Billion Risingβ. So, I was thrilled and honoured to have Kamla Bhasin as a guest on my podcast. The most important takeaway for me was the power of alliances local and global to address inequalities in society/the world. Also, that it takes more than legislation to bring about social change.
In this episode we speak about her journey to conscious feminism ππΎ
ππΎ The interconnectedness between the feminist and development agenda: womenβs rights, human rights and rights of Dalits
ππΎ The Indian feminist struggle, challenging the idea that the Indian feminist movement found its inspiration in the West
ππΎ Whether caste=race and if violence against women should be framed within the caste lens, the enablers of caste inequities in society
ππΎ Patriarchy in culture and society and her views on capitalism as an agent of patriarchy
ππΎ One Billion Rising - a powerful global campaign
ππΎ Intersectionality and feminism that transcends borders, class and other binary social divisions
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