publicly shamed when they refused to listen or relent. Sometimes the women resorted to their lathis, if the men resorted to use of force.” - https://t.co/G9XgR7mg7d
Gulabi Gang is known for far much more than vigilantes beating abusive men with bamboo sticks, as if that weren’t incredible enough. While not of their heritage, our ultimate push for patriarchal liberation are the same, and I think there’s a lot I can learn from them (nxt page)
The Gulabi Gang was initially intended to punish oppressive husbands, fathers and brothers, and combat domestic violence and desertion. The members of the gang would accost male offenders and prevail upon them to see reason. The more serious offenders were