Dalit Autobiography - WRITINGS FROM THE MARGINS- IGNOU 13

                                                                               

MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-13)

WRITINGS FROM THE MARGINS

ASSIGNMENT 

(Based on Blocks (1-8)

Course Code: MEG-13 

1. Write short notes on:

b) Dalit Autobiography

Dalit Autobiography is a literary genre that emerged in India in the mid-20th century, in which Dalits (formerly known as "untouchables") narrate their life stories and experiences of caste-based discrimination and oppression. These autobiographies have become an important tool for social and political activism, as well as for reclaiming the Dalit identity and challenging the dominant caste-based narrative in Indian society. 

In Dalit Autobiography, writers often describe their experiences of poverty, discrimination, and violence, as well as their struggles for education, employment, and social equality. These narratives provide a firsthand account of the lived experiences of Dalits, and offer a counter-narrative to the mainstream Hindu caste system, which has historically marginalized and oppressed them.

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