India Inc: The case for ‘Inclusion 2.0’ in industry
This article, written by Nirat Bhatnagar, the founder of Belongg and a Partner at Dalberg, and Shruti Goyal, an Associate Partner at Dalberg, first appeared in Forbes India here. Inclusion 1.0 is about increasing diversity in the workforce. The next phase of the Indian story calls for Inclusion 2.0, which focuses on building inclusive products […]
Overturning Roe vs Wade: Reproductive Rights and Bodily Autonomy in the US and India
On 24 June 2022, the American Supreme Court overturned a landmark constitutional ruling called Roe vs Wade, which had legalised abortion across the country. The judgement had ruled that a woman’s decision to have an abortion during the first three months of her pregnancy must be left to her and her doctor. Roe was a […]
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Check out these shows to hear in-depth conversations about inclusive and diverse literature, research and mental health.
Caste and Gastropolitics in India | Dalit History Month 2022
While for most other species, food is a matter of survival, a peculiarity of the human world is that for us, food transcends the notion of mere survival. Families, communities, and cultures all over the world centre themselves around food and this is especially true in India, a country where much emphasis is placed on […]
25 Intersectional Toolkits on Mental Health, Wellness, and Self Care
Here is a collection of 25 toolkits on mental health, wellness, and self-care that cater to five themes (Disability, Gender, Race, Religion, and Migration).
Podcast Episodes on the Lived Experiences of Dalit Individuals
Dalit voices are not represented in mainstream media but fortunately, a few podcasts have risen to fill this vacuum. We recommend the five episodes below.
10 Books on the Intersection of Caste and Mental Health
This mix of books try to sensitively question the gaze and at the same time offer a much-needed insight into the multilayered impact of caste on mental health and wellbeing.
5 Researchers Investigating the Mental Health of Indigenous Communities in India
There is a steady, albeit small, stream of research accumulating information on the experiences of members of indigenous or Adivasi communities without forcefully categorizing and reducing these experiences. Here is a list of authors writing such research.
Dalit History Month: 5 Must-Watch Documentaries on Caste
Inspired by Black History Month, April, the birth month of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, is celebrated as Dalit History Month to commemorate Dalit resistance and accomplishments and is a continued call for social justice. Here are a few documentary recommendations to understand the deep-rootedness of the caste system in India. #1 India Untouched – Stories of […]