The "Savarna" narrative of empowerment often alienates marginalized women. For instance, the discourse on menstrual hygiene focuses on biodegradable pads, ignoring the fact that millions of women lack access to clean water to wash reusable cloth. Rethinking justice means centering the margins. It means recognizing that for Adivasi women, justice might look like land rights and forest access; for Muslim women, it might mean protection from communal violence and economic marginalization; for transgender women, it means the fundamental right to employment beyond begging.
Rethinking gender justice requires moving beyond "symbolic gestures" toward models that prioritize local agency and address the complex interplay of cultural, economic, and political factors. The Limits of Legal-Centric Models It means recognizing that for Adivasi women, justice
Gender justice must look different for a Dalit woman in Bihar than for a corporate professional in Bengaluru. for Muslim women