Reclaiming Equality: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Feminist Vision and the Empowerment of Indian Women

Abstract: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, renowned as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, was also a pioneering advocate for women's rights and gender equality. This paper critically examines Ambedkar's multifaceted contributions to women's empowerment in India. It explores his interventions in legislative reforms, constitutional guarantees, and social movements. Drawing from his writings, speeches, and political activism, this study argues that Ambedkar’s feminist praxis was inseparable from his broader struggle against caste and class oppression. His legacy offers vital insights for contemporary discourses on gender equality and social justice in India.

Keywords: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Women Empowerment, Gender Justice, Social Reform, Caste