Introduction The anti-arrack movement that emerged in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh during the 1990s stands as a powerful example of grassroots political activism, highlighting the critical role of women’s agency in challenging gender norms and influencing state policy (Narayana, 1997; Sud, 2010). Primarily driven by rural, low-income women, this movement mobilized thousands … Continue reading Analyze how women’s participation in the anti-arrack movement challenged gender norms and influenced state policy.