Dalit Women's Voices: Resistance and Identity in Modern India
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https://doi.org/10.64882/ijrt.v14.i1.1344Keywords:
Dalit women, resistance, identity, modern India, intersectionality, empowerment, caste, gender, narratives, sociocultural changeAbstract
This paper explores the powerful narratives and lived experiences of Dalit women in contemporary India, focusing on how they resist oppression and assert their identities in a complex socio-cultural landscape. Drawing on literary texts, autobiographies, and recent sociological studies, the research highlights the intersectional challenges faced by Dalit women and their strategies of empowerment. Using qualitative analysis and thematic interpretation, this study reveals the evolving nature of Dalit women’s resistance and the significance of their voices in shaping modern Indian discourse on gender and caste.
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