Voices from the Margins: Resistance, Identity and Gender in Indian Literature

Author

Dr. S. Sudha


Abstract

 Literature in society is an expression. Literature, as defined by the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, is a form of fiction, mainly plays, poetry and fiction. There are many categories of literature, including poetry, novels, short stories, and drama, and above all, drama is the most important thing that unites people. As for the origins of Dalit literature, it appears as a revolution and conflict that sparked socio-economic transformation along with the creation of an ontology-based Dalit identity in society. It reveals various aspects of real concepts in Dalit literature.  Dalit literature deconstructs the melancholy part of society, that is, the orthodox, conservative, and reactionary way of thinking about Dalits. Feminism is no longer a grand concept. Because of the "dissimilarity" of women's social, political, and educational conditions, there are a variety of distinct philosophies that emphasize women's domination, marginalization and free agendas. Although feminism has recognized its global importance as a philosophy, the viability of various feminist movements is viewed differently in different social and affluent contexts. This article provides an overview of the literature and recent trends of Dalits and Dalit women writers.


Keywords

Dalit writers, Marginalization, Discrimination, Dalit identity, Dalit literature.



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