Marginalized Groups

Ram Manohar Lohia and His Movements for Marginalized Groups in India

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Ram Manohar Lohia and His Movements for Marginalized Groups in India

Introduction on Ram Manohar Lohia Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (1910–1967) was a prominent socialist leader, thinker, and activist in post-independence India. His contributions to Indian politics and social movements were deeply rooted in his critique of caste, class, and gender hierarchies. Lohia’s ideology emphasized the empowerment of marginalized groups—Dalits, women, peasants, and backward castes—through radical … Read more

B. R. Ambedkar and His Movements for Marginalized Groups in India

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B. R. Ambedkar and His Movements for Marginalized Groups in India

Introduction Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1891–1956), popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was a jurist, social reformer, economist, and the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. His life and work were dedicated to the upliftment of marginalized communities, particularly Dalits (formerly known as “untouchables”), Adivasis, and other oppressed groups in India. From a sociological perspective, Ambedkar’s … Read more

Jotirao Phule and His Movements for Marginalized Groups in India

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Jotirao Phule and His Movements for Marginalized Groups in India

Introduction Jyotirao Govindrao Phule (1827–1890), popularly known as Mahatma Jotiba Phule, was a pioneering social reformer, thinker, and activist in 19th-century India. His work laid the foundation for anti-caste movements and the empowerment of marginalized communities, including Shudras, Ati-Shudras (Dalits), and women. From a sociological perspective, Phule’s contributions were revolutionary as he challenged the entrenched … Read more