On what basis does a workers' movement differ from a Dalit movement?

The worker's movement focuses on the economic exploitation for mobilization while Dalit movement also includes a right for self-respect and dignity. Worker's movements are twentieth-century movements while Dalit movements are twenty-first-century movements. Worker's movement started in Urban centres while Dalit movements were more village-based movements. Workers' movements are South Indian movements but Dalit movements emerged from Northern India.

The worker's movement focuses on the economic exploitation for mobilization while Dalit movement also includes a right for self-respect and dignity.

The social movements of Dalits show a particular character. The movements cannot be explained satisfactorily by reference to economic exploitations alone or political oppression, although these dimensions are important. This is a struggle for recognition as fellow human beings. It is a struggle for self-confidence and space for self-determination.