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April 28, 2014

India, “The Success Story of Mayatai Sorte”

This paper tells the story of Mayatai Sorte, who was born into a lower caste in India. It describes her efforts to fight against gender and caste-based discrimination. It also documents her rise to a position of power in the Panchayat Raj, overcoming the barriers presented not only by her gender, but also by her low status in Indian society.

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Publisher
Women's Environment & Development Organization (WEDO)
Publication year
2005

This paper tells the story of Mayatai Sorte, who was born into a lower caste in India. It describes her efforts to fight against gender and caste-based discrimination. It also documents her rise to a position of power in the Panchayat Raj, overcoming the barriers presented not only by her gender, but also by her low status in Indian society.

Resource type
Publisher
Women's Environment & Development Organization (WEDO)
Publication year
2005