Deepika Singh

Assistant Professor, Political Science, GITAM Hyderabad | PhD, Centre for Political Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

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Merit in India before OBC Reservation started:

In 1980, My father had qualified written exam for Bank Manager in Bihar and was called for an interview. In the interview, the first question he was asked was: “Are you Singh Sahab (kshatriya)?” Because we write 'Singh' as surname.

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First generation to do Masters. ✔️
First generation to do a PhD. ✔️
First generation to become an Assistant Professor. ✔️

Life update: Joined as an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, GITAM, Hyderabad. 🌻

#LifeInAcademia 👩‍🎓

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@Nitin__Arya Thank you. Jai Bhim

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I'm thrilled to share that I've successfully defended my PhD. My deepest gratitude to my supervisor, Prof. Shefali Jha, for her constant support and guidance. My PhD journey has finally come to an end and I'm ready to enter a new phase of my life.
#PhDdefence #PhDthesis #Academia

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This study, which forms part of my PhD research, explores the often-overlooked experiences of domestic workers in rural India, shedding light on the socio-economic realities of this marginalised group.

I welcome your thoughts and feedback.

#AcademicPublication #JournalArticle

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I am pleased to announce the publication of my research article, 'Invisible toiling hands: the work and life of domestic workers in rural India', in The Economic and Labour Relations Review @TheELRR, published by Cambridge University Press @CambridgeUP.

https://t.co/kk8yT5OY8d

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@K_Bhoopendra Thank you

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Nothing beats the joy of watching your mom hold your PhD thesis. 💖
Dear Mummy, I know I'm living the dream not just for you, but for all the women in our family and community who never had the chance to dream this big in their lives.

[Deepika Singh @Deepika_opines]

Submitted my PhD thesis. I'm grateful to my supervisor, Professor Shefali Jha, for her valuable mentorship and guidance. Forever indebted to JNU and CPS for shaping me into who I am today. I dedicate my work to my family, community, and Bahujan leaders who fought for our rights.

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This thesis is a testament to the countless sacrifices and struggles of generations of women, and I hope it paves the way for a life full of endless possibilities for all the next-generation women.

#PhDThesisSubmitted #FirstGenScholar

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Thrilled to announce the publication of my first research paper.

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To say that after availing reservation once, SCs and STs stop facing discrimination and do not need affirmative action is laughable. Such statements do not come from a caste-blind position. Such arguments are outright casteist and a result of contempt for dalit-bahujan community.

[Lokesh Bag @lokeshbag67]

The threat to the Constitution comes from the Oppressor Caste dominated Supreme Court of India. We can hold the government accountable for its decisions and answer them with our votes, but we can't do the same with the Supreme Court.

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All the opposition parties who were showing their love for the constitution during the general elections should come forward and vehemently oppose the anti-constitutional verdict of #CasteistJudiciary on SC/ST quota. Now is the time to prove your love for the constitution. Do it!