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Historically the women have been one of the most exploited and deprived sections of the population in the Indian Society. They have distinct cultural and social practices and discrimination. At that time Dr. B.R. Ambedkar created awareness among poor, and illiterate women and inspired them to fight against the unjust and social practices like child marriages and devadasi system. In order to provide equal rights to women, Ambedkar spoke on the social as well as the political levels. He was the fighter for women emancipation. He encouraged women to participate in the movements and put their voices strongly. The Government of India has adopted a three pronged strategy, namely, (i) Social Empowerment (ii) Economic Empowerment; and (iii) Social Justice to ensure removal of disparities, elimination of exploitation and suppression and to provide protection to women. But, still discrimination against women in India is overlooked.

Discrimination, Exploitation, Women Emancipation, Empowerment