Spotted Goddesses

Spotted Goddesses is an ethnography by Roja Singh that explores the intersections of caste, gender, and leadership among Dalit women in Tamil Nadu. Drawing from extensive interactions and lived experiences, the book offers an intersectional analysis of power structures sustaining caste dominance in South India, viewed through the author's unique perspective as a Dalit woman.
Why You Should Read?
Gain insight into the complex dynamics of caste and gender from the perspective of Dalit women.
Understand strategies of social change employed by Dalit women activists in challenging imposed identities.
Explore rich testimonial narratives, including songs, oral histories, and the author's personal story.
Discover an interdisciplinary work rooted in transitional feminist discourses and South Indian social realities.