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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Indian Feminism: Indigenous roots and global influence
Authors
Manjeet Yadav
Abstract
Indian feminism is an intellectual and social
tradition, rooted in history, culture, and socio-political struggles, rather
than merely an extension of Western feminist ideas. It has it roots in
pre-colonial spiritual movements, socio-religious reforms, anti-caste
movements, and the involvement of women in the national movement. The
interactions of Indian feminism with the problems of caste, class, religion,
community, and colonialism have created different strands of Indian feminism,
including Dalit, Adivasi, and postcolonial feminisms. At the same time, it has
also had a marked impact on world feminist discourse by frustrating
universalist paradigms and prefiguring intersectionality and the lived
experience of the Global South. Indian feminism, hence, represents the dynamic
presence of both native origins and transnational impact.
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Pages:11-15
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Manjeet Yadav "Indian Feminism: Indigenous roots and global influence". International Journal of Social Research and Development, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 11-15
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