Dalit Christian Women insist spaces
within the Church in positions of Decision making
Dalit Christian Women
insist spaces within the Church in positions of Decision making. A two day
National meet and General Body meeting of Dalit Christian Women for Change
(DCWC) was held in Dhyana Ashram, Chennai on 16th and 17th September 2017.
Delegates from different states of India participated in the program. Ms.
Brinda Adige shared with them the need for the Dalit Christian women to involve in the Church and society. Fr. Thisai Gerry gave a
motivational talk to asset their gifts and talents keeping in mind the
uniqueness of every person to be the leader. Fr. Devasagayaraj exhorted them to
actively participate in the process of implementing the CBCI Dalit Policy. Each
member shared her achievements and dreams with the members.
Exploitation and oppression of
Dalits continue in our country. This discrimination also continues within the
churches. And women in the churches suffer doubly because of their caste and
gender. On 14th Feb 2017, Dalit Women representatives from different states of
India, initiated and formed the “Dalit Christian Women for Change” office
bearers were elected. Dr. Isabella Xavier is the President. The key decisions
taken are, the need to increase awareness and build DCWC movement across India,
demand spaces within the churches for Dalit Women in positions of decision
making.
