“Exploring the Socio-Psychological Determinants of Empowerment among Dalit Women: A Mediation Model Using Structural Equation Modeling”
Keywords:
Dalit Women, Perceived Discrimination, Stigma, Empowerment, Structural Equation Modeling, psychologicalAbstract
Dalit women, positioned at the intersection of caste and gender hierarchies, face compounded layers of discrimination that significantly hinder their socio-psychological empowerment. This study examines the interrelations between perceived discrimination, internalized stigma, and empowerment among Dalit women, emphasizing how external oppression and internalized barriers shape their lived experiences
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