Response to Hathras rape case suggests ‘varna’ values are being upheld by state

A Dalit woman’s body and sexuality are of no worth. A Dalit woman is treated as Dalit by the state, even after rape and murder. Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd The rape and the subsequent death of a 19-year-old Dalit woman in Hathras has created a political and ideological struggle in India. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka … Continue reading Response to Hathras rape case suggests ‘varna’ values are being upheld by state