Author: Md Barkat Sk
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04030006
Abstract: Dalit literature, emerging from centuries of social and caste-based oppression in India, serves as a medium for articulating the voices of historically marginalized communities. It functions not merely as a literary endeavor but as a political and social intervention, confronting hierarchies of power and systemic inequities. This study focuses on the novel Jhootan, examining how it foregrounds the experiences of Dalit communities while challenging structures of caste, class, and patriarchy. By analyzing characterization, narrative strategies, thematic preoccupations, and linguistic choices, the study explores the ways in which Dalit literature constructs counter-narratives, preserves collective memory, and asserts agency for subaltern voices. The novel also highlights intersections of gender, labor, and socio-economic marginalization, reflecting broader societal injustices. Situating Jhootan within the continuum of Dalit literary discourse, this research underscores its role in shaping contemporary understandings of caste, identity, and social justice.
Keywords: Dalit Literature, Marginalization, Caste, Subaltern Voices, Jhootan, Identity, Resistance, Social Justice.
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