It goes without saying that we reside in a patriarchal society, where roles for men and women are dictated and defined by the society.

But a group of 10 Dalit women in Bihar are thwarting this and how. The subjugation they suffer, owing to the caste they belong to, need no retelling and yet these women from Danapur’s Dhibra village, inspired by activists, entered a male-dominated sphere and have formed a percussion band.

Women from ‘Sargam’ did not have it easy. They were laughed at and incessantly discouraged, reports the Indian Express.

But they persevered and practised for two hours daily for about 10 months. This has not only given them an identity of their own but have also provided them with financial support. The group is led by Savita Devi.