Shailaja paik: Is associate professor ofhHistory

Shailaja Paik is associate professor ofhHistory at University of Cincinnati and the author of Dalit Women's Education in Modern India: Double Discrimination (London and New York: Routledge, 2014). Her scholarship and research interests are concerned with contributing to and furthering the dialogue in human rights, anti-colonial struggles, transnational women’s history, women-of-color feminisms, and particularly on gendering caste, and subaltern history. The inspiring story of Shailaja Paik who fought against poverty and caste to win the MacArthur "genius" grant. Shailaja Paik Dr. Shailaja Paik is the Charles P. Taft Distinguished Professor of History and Affiliate in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Asian Studies at the University of Cincinnati. Her research interests lie at the intersection of various fields such as Modern South Asia; Dalit studies; women’s, gender, and sexuality studies; social and political movements; oral history; human rights, and humanitarianism. Her research interest and scholarship particularly focus on ... Shailaja Paik ’s life story is a remarkable tapestry woven from threads of resilience, intellect, and an unwavering commitment to social justice. Born into a Dalit family in the small village of Pohegaon, Maharashtra, her journey reflects the struggles and triumphs of marginalized communities in India. Growing up in an environment that often limited opportunities for individuals from her background, Shailaja defied the odds, transforming her life through education and advocacy. Shailaja ’s ...