“We call people who work with mud and earth, and sand and stone, unskilled labor in India. I cannot in this lifetime wield the implements that they use either to dig the earth or to shovel the earth. I can't carry the loads. That's extremely specialized. But they are called unskilled, and I am called skilled because I can write with the pen. I cannot accept this. I find it extremely non-egalitarian to say they are unskilled and I am skilled. It's only a way of looking at it. Knowledge is also like that.”
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Aruna Roy
Aruna Roy is a distinguished Indian political leader and social activist. Born on June 26, 1946, she has been actively engaged in various social movements and has made significant contributions to the empowerment of marginalized communities. Known for her work in rural development, labor rights, and women's empowerment, Roy has been a prominent figure in shaping policies that benefit the underprivileged. more
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