SANGATI AS AN ENRICHMENT OF DALIT WOMEN: A DALIT FEMINIST READING OF BAMA’S NARRATIVE

Author(s)	Mr T.N. MASTHANAPPA
Country	India
Abstract	Dalit literature in India has emerged as a significant medium for articulating the voices of marginalized communities. Among contemporary Dalit writers, Bama holds a distinctive position for her commitment to social justice and gender equality. Her novel Sangati presents the collective experiences of Dalit women who confront multiple forms of oppression based on caste, class, and gender. This paper examines Sangati as a narrative of resistance and empowerment. It analyses how Bama portrays the lived realities, cultural practices, and evolving consciousness of Paraiya women. The study argues that Sangati functions as a powerful Dalit feminist text that contributes meaningfully to both Dalit and women’s movements in India.
Keywords	dalit literature, feminism, bama, sangati, gender inequality, marginalization, social justice
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-02-13

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