Anuradha Ghandy (1954–2008) was an Indian political activist and writer associated with the radical left movement in India. She is remembered for her work on questions of caste, gender, and class, and for her engagement with Marxist political thought in the Indian context.
| Born | 1954 |
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| Died | 2008 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Political activism, writing on caste and gender |
Anuradha Ghandy was active in left-wing political circles in India from the 1970s onwards. Her writings engaged with the conditions of marginalised communities, particularly Dalits, Adivasis, and women, and sought to apply a Marxist analytical framework to the social realities of India.
Ghandy authored essays and pamphlets on caste and the women's question. Her work attempted to bring together class analysis with critiques of caste oppression and patriarchy, and circulated within Indian left intellectual circles both during her lifetime and in posthumous collections.
She is regarded as a notable figure in the history of the Indian radical left, particularly for her contributions to debates on the intersection of caste, gender, and class. Her life and writings have continued to be discussed in academic and political contexts after her death in 2008.