TW: This episode has many mentions of sexual violence against women, crimes against children, and domestic abuse. If you or a loved one is experiencing sexual violence or domestic abuse, please contact the RAINN at 800-656-4673 or National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
Hey friends! Today we’re talking about an all female vigilante group formed in India!!! These absolute badasses fight to improve women’s lives and work to build a better India for everyone- and they do it all while rocking HOT PINK! We won’t say anymore and let you find out the rest. Thank you for all you do, Gulabi Gang!
Snack: Trader Joe's Sour Cream and Onion flavored Rings! They are definitely onion-y!
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Sources:
Gulabi Gang - Wikipedia
Sampat Pal's Gulabi Gang fights for gender revolution in India | CBC News
Gulabi Gang: Breaking The Ceiling With Lathis | #IndianWomenInHistory | (feminisminindia.com)
The women's gangs of India. (slate.com)
Gulabi Gang: India’s women warriors | Arts and Culture | Al Jazeera
Rising crimes against Indian women in five charts - BBC News
India's destructive caste system hurts women more than anyone else (trtworld.com)
Acid Attacks: Indian Women Victims of Brutality - Guardian Liberty Voice (guardianlv.com)
GULABI GANG :: Women Empowerment India
What is India's caste system? - BBC News
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