Author: Rony Bhowal
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04010046
Abstract: Dalit literature has emerged as a powerful medium for articulating the lived realities of caste-based oppression in India. Within this domain, Dalit women’s narratives occupy a distinctive and critical space, as they confront the intersection of caste, class, and gender discrimination. This research article examines the representation of Dalit women’s voices in Outcaste: A Memoir, focusing on themes of struggle, identity formation, and empowerment. The study highlights how personal narratives function as acts of resistance against systemic marginalization while also serving as tools for reclaiming dignity and selfhood. Through a critical and analytical approach, this paper explores how Dalit women negotiate oppressive social structures and assert agency in their everyday lives. The article ultimately argues that Dalit women’s voices not only challenge dominant socio-cultural hierarchies but also contribute significantly to the discourse of social justice and transformation.
Keywords: Dalit Women, Outcaste, Caste Oppression, Identity, Empowerment, Resistance, Autobiography.
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