Shalin Maria Lawrence
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Shalin Mariya Lawrence (born 25 August 1983) is an author, columnist,[1] Intersectional feminist, ambedkarite,[2] and social activist.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9] She has been active in dalitism, feminism, social activism and literature. She has been giving voice and fighting for various issues like violence against Dalits, injustice towards the natives of Chennai, manual scavenging deaths, social advancement of transgender people, forced displacements of indigenous people of chennai, everyday problems faced by women,[10][11] and human rights abuses.[12][13][14] She has written the books 'Vada chenaikkaari,[15] 'Sandaikkaarigal : aangalai punpaduththum pakkanga', and 'Jensy ean kuraivaaga paadinaar'.[16] She is a renowned activist and writer of Dalit literature in Tamil Nadu.[17]
Early life[edit]
Shalin Maria Lawrence was born in Patalam, Madras. She is based in Chennai.[18]
Participation[edit]
- She was a member of a panel discussion titled 'Penn and Politics' held by Shakti, an organization that rallies for equal political power for women with the Madras School of Social Work.[19][20]
- She was one of the two resource persons in the three days national meet of dalit Christian women for change.[21]
Special Mentions and Awards[edit]
Shalin was mentioned as one of the '11 crusaders for gender justice in India' by GroundReport, a digital news platform.[22]
Books[edit]
- Vadachennaikkaari – 2018 – Uyirmmai Pathiagam
- Sandaikaarikal: Aankalai Punpaduthum Pakkangal – 2022[23]
- Jensy ean kuraivaaga paadinaar – 2018[24]
References[edit]
- ^ "Rooted in legacy learnings". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ Poddar, Umang (28 October 2022). "Why the idea of reservations for Dalit Muslims and Christians has divided Ambedkarites". Scroll.in. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ Joseph, Ashish Ittyerah; Swaminathan, Prakash. "Chennaiites divided over Napier Bridge's chess makeover for Chess Olympiad 2022 – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "Pollachi sexual assault case: In glee to corner AIADMK, DMK tramples survivor's dignity, Nakkheeran fails its duty by leaking rape video". Firstpost. 17 March 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ சைலபதி (26 October 2020). எங்கள் வரலாற்றை நாங்கள் எழுதுவோம்! – வடசென்னை படைப்பாளிகள். Vikatan.com (in Tamil).
- ^ Lawrence, Shalin Maria (22 August 2022). "India Outraged for Nirbhaya – Why Is It Silent for Bilkis Bano?". TheQuint. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ Bureau, ABP News (16 November 2022). "Tamil Nadu: Three Workers Die Of Asphyxiation In Karur". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ Lawrence, Shalin Maria (15 June 2022). "How Caste Pride Is Driving The Spate Of Child Marriages In TN". BehanBox. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "Discrimination not spared in violence". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "குரல்கள் – மதங்கள் பெண்களை ஒடுக்குகின்றனவா ? – Kungumam Tamil Weekly Magazine". www.kungumam.co.in. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ Lawrence, Shalin Maria (29 July 2020). "பெண்கள் குழாயடி சண்டை போட வேண்டும் !". Vanakkam France. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "21-year-old Dalit woman's journey through oppression in Tamil Nadu". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "Transgender Tasty Hut: Social media saves Chennai transwoman Shaina Banu from third gender stigma". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "Tamil Nadu: Shopkeeper, village head arrested for barring Dalit children from buying candy". Scroll. 17 September 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "Vadachennaikaari". Goodreads.
- ^ "ஷாலின் மரிய லாரன்ஸ் – Uyirmmai Pathippagam". Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "Rahul Gandhi hears out Congress critics & backers alike in Bharat Jodo's short Tamil Nadu leg". The Indian Express. 11 September 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "Shalin Maria Lawrence on The Quint". TheQuint. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "Penn and politics: A discussion on why women are underrepresented in politics". The News Minute. 27 February 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ ""Penn & Politics"". MSSW. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "Catholic Bishops' Conference of India". www.cbci.in. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ pallavvjain (15 November 2022). "11 Crusaders for Gender Justice in India". Ground Report. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ Lawrence, Shalin Maria (1 July 2022). சண்டைக்காரிகள்: ஆண்களைப் புண்படுத்தும் பக்கங்கள் (in Tamil). Kalachuvadu Publications. ASIN B0B8F1DTKH.
- ^ Lawrence, Shalin Maria (1 May 2019). ஜென்சி ஏன் குறைவாகப் பாடினார்? (in Tamil). Uyirmmai Publications. ASIN B07R979P7W.
Additional References[edit]
- https://behanbox.com/2022/07/31/why-india-is-struggling-with-an-increased-burden-of-teen-pregnancies/
- https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/aug/14/freedom-where-it-counts-2344359.html
- https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/hearing-shows-systemicflaws-in-getting-justice/article25702199.ece
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