Dalit Christian Women demanding within the Church in positions of Decision Making

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.