Exploring the Participation of Dalit Women Versus Women of Other Castes in Panchayati Raj in Rajasthan, India: A Study in Contrasts

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dc.contributor.advisorParmar, Aradhana
dc.contributor.authorMcWilliams, Kathleen
dc.date.accessioned2013-06-14T15:24:20Z
dc.date.available2013-06-14T15:24:20Z
dc.date.issued2011-05
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 184-196.en
dc.descriptionIncludes copy of Certification of Institutional Ethics Review. Original with original copy of Partial Copyright Licence.en
dc.description.abstractThis research uses a feminist analytical approach to explore the intersectionality of caste and gender in the experiences of Dalit women, and women of other castes, in their roles as elected representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions in two districts in rural Rajasthan, India. The study took place in November 2008 with 24 women of various castes, as well as NGO leaders, and NGO workers; research methods included semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and one focus group. The study found that the experiences of Dalit women, and women of other castes, are similar however with some important exceptions. For example, Dalit women are more likely to face gender and caste discrimination in their respective panchayats. Additionally, although all Dalit women in the study felt they were treated equally on their panchayat councils, compared to upper caste women, many expressed the reality that Dalits continue to face discrimination in society.en
dc.format.extentxi, 201 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier.citationMcWilliams, K. (2011). Exploring the Participation of Dalit Women Versus Women of Other Castes in Panchayati Raj in Rajasthan, India: A Study in Contrasts (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/15943en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/15943
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/49659
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultyArts
dc.publisher.facultyGraduate Studies
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.titleExploring the Participation of Dalit Women Versus Women of Other Castes in Panchayati Raj in Rajasthan, India: A Study in Contrasts
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineCommunication and Culture
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts (MA)
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ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 2029 627942879
ucalgary.thesis.notesUARCen
ucalgary.thesis.uarcreleaseyen
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