Dalit Subjugation and the Politics of Unity in Bama’s- “Vanmam”

Author(s)	Mr T.N. MASTHANAPPA
Country	India
Abstract	Dalit literature in India has emerged as a powerful medium of resistance against caste-based oppression and social exclusion. Rooted in lived experiences, it foregrounds the voices of the marginalized and challenges dominant literary traditions. Bama’s novel Vanmam occupies a significant position in Tamil Dalit writing as it addresses intra-Dalit conflicts and emphasizes the necessity of unity for social empowerment. This paper examines Vanmam as a narrative of Dalit subjugation, internal fragmentation, and collective struggle. It explores how caste, religion, gender, and education intersect in shaping Dalit identity and resistance. Through a critical reading of the text, the study highlights Bama’s commitment to social justice and her vision of solidarity as the foundation for Dalit emancipation.
Keywords	dalit literature, bama, vanmam, caste, subjugation, unity, dalit feminism, education
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-02-13

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