THE DALITS WOMEN MOVEMENT IN TAMILNADU

Women the marvelous masterpiece of creation, constitute half of the human population. Traditionally, women bear primary responsibility for the well being of their families, which is the nucleus of the society. They play a constructive role in building up the country by contributing their labour in both organized and unorganized sectors. In Indian cult female goddess are given credible devotions. Nevertheless suppression of women is rooted in the very fabric of Indian society - in traditions, in religious doctrine and practices, within the educational and legal systems, and within families. They, in all spheres of life silently or stridently spelt out their suppressed and dehumanized existence. They are systematically denied access to the resources to fulfill their responsibility.