Dalit women

Dalit Women Sing at Fireflies

April 27, 2011
At Fireflies, near Bangalore, founded by writer Siddhartha, Dalit women hold empowerment meetings.

Fireflies founder Siddhartha, was influenced by Paolo Freire. Dalit women meet at Fireflies in an empowerment group. Dalits are the "untouchables" in the Indian hierarchy of castes.