Author: Suman Roy
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/02100020
Abstract: This study critically examines the Dalit struggle as represented in the autobiographical writings of Dr. Narendra Jadhav, focusing on Aamcha Baap Aan Amhi (1993), Outcaste: A Memoir (2002), and Untouchables: My Family’s Triumphant Journey Out of the Caste System (2005). Jadhav’s works provide a vivid portrayal of caste-based oppression, social exclusion, and psychological marginalization experienced by three generations of his family. Through first-person narratives enriched with Marathi cultural idioms and oral storytelling techniques, he illustrates the interplay of personal resilience, family solidarity, and collective resistance against systemic discrimination. The study highlights education as a central instrument of empowerment, emphasizing its transformative role in achieving social mobility and dignity. By combining individual perspective with broader social critique, Jadhav diversifies Dalit literature, offering insights into intergenerational struggles, identity formation, and the ongoing quest for social justice.
Keywords: Dalit Literature, Caste Oppression, Resilience, Education, Intergenerational Struggle.
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