Margins to Movements: Dalit Politics and Social Transformation in Odisha

Margins to Movements: Dalit Politics and Social Transformation in Odisha explores the struggles, resilience, and aspirations of Odisha’s Dalit communities as they navigate systemic exclusion and assert their agency in a changing socio-political landscape. Drawing from historical insights and contemporary realities, the book examines how Dalits, constituting 17% of the state’s population, are redefining their role through education, activism, digital engagement, and alliances with other marginalized groups.  Blending academic rigor with empathy, Dr. Madhusmita Rout highlights how Odisha’s Dalit movements mirror broader patterns of social transformation in India. The work offers a nuanced understanding of caste, power, and resistance, while envisioning a future shaped by justice, dignity, and collective empowerment. It serves as both a scholarly contribution and a call to action for policymakers, activists, and all who seek a more inclusive society.