Dalit Women and Economic Marginalization: The Role of Labor and Exploitation

Abstract

The paper explores the economic marginalization of Dalit women through an analysis of their labour condition and the exploitation they face in employment sector. As members of one of the most oppressed and vulnerable groups in Indian society, Dalit women experience intersectional discrimination based on both caste and gender. Drawing from secondary data, the paper examines the historical and structural conditions that perpetuate their exploitation, including socio-economic, political and cultural factors. It also analyzes the intersections of caste, class and gender that render Dalit women particularly susceptible to economic subjugation. By addressing these key dynamics, the paper seeks to contribute to the broader discourse on gender, caste-based inequalities, and labour exploitation in India.