Sandhya Fuchs

Sandhya Fuchs, a legal anthropologist and lecturer at Bristol University, explores the critical themes of hate crimes and justice in India. She delves into her motivations for writing 'Fragile Hope,' blending personal narratives with academic insights. Fuchs highlights the challenges faced by Dalit communities under the Prevention of Atrocities Act and the complexities of caste and gender in the legal systems. Through stories of survivors, she reveals the struggles for justice and the 'fragile hope' that drives marginalized communities to seek change despite systemic obstacles.