Dalit Subaltern Consciousness in Bama’s Karukku

Author(s)	Dr. Manoj Pandurang Sahare
Country	India
Abstract	Abstract: Dalit literature has become one of the most powerful and meaningful movements in Indian writing. It represents the voices of those communities that were oppressed and silenced for centuries under the caste system. Among Dalit writers, Bama is one of the most significant figures. Her autobiographical work Karukku presents the lived experiences of a Dalit Christian woman who struggles against caste discrimination, social humiliation, and religious hypocrisy. This paper studies the idea of Dalit subaltern consciousness in Karukku. Subaltern consciousness refers to the awareness, expression, and resistance of marginalized communities against injustice. Through simple but powerful storytelling, Bama exposes the realities of caste oppression and develops a strong sense of identity and resistance. The paper argues that Karukku is not only a personal narrative but also a collective voice of Dalit assertion. It highlights the transformation from silence to speech and from oppression to empowerment. Bama’s work proves that the subaltern can speak and can reshape history through writing.
Keywords	Subaltern Consciousness, Caste Discrimination, Dalit Identity, Marginality, Resistance
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 3, Issue 6, November-December 2021
Published On	2021-12-05

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