How Caste Networks Influence ASHA Hiring, Obstructing Dalit Applicants
SC ASHAs from rural Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh reveal how dominant caste networks obstruct the appointment of ASHA workers from marginalised communities, denying them opportunities to earn and lead
20 Years On, Dalit ASHA Workers Are Fighting A Lone Battle Against Caste
A community healthcare programme cannot be immune to the injustices of a casteist society. Amid lack of institutional support and refusal to make it a part of union struggles, Dalit ASHA workers recount experiences of discrimination on the field
‘My Work As An ASHA Facilitator Was Questioned Because Of My Caste, Disability’
Dharmishtha Chauhan from Gujarat opens up about the casteism embedded in her work, the mental toll of harassment and discrimination, and why ASHA workers must be aware of their constitutional rights
