Gail Omvedt was an American-born Indian sociologist and human rights activist. She was a prolific writer and published numerous books on the anti-caste movement, Dalit politics, and women's struggles in India.
Omvedt worked with social movements in India, including the Dalit and anti-caste movements, environmental movements, farmers’ movements and especially with rural women. She was active in Shramik Mukti Dal, Stri Mukti Sangarsh Chalval which works on issues of abandoned women in Sangli and Satara districts of southern Maharashtra, and the Shetkari Mahila Aghadi, which works on issues of women's land rights and political power.
Mehanati.in condoles the demise of renowned Anti-caste Scholar and Activist, Dr.Gail Omvedt.
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