"Der Brachvogel bin ich“. Themen und Tendenzen gegenwärtiger Dalit-Literatur in Hindi

Wessler, Heinz Werner

doi:10.2307/j.ctvc2rkp5

2015

DOI: 10.2307/j.ctvc2rkp5

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"Der Brachvogel bin ich“. Themen und Tendenzen gegenwärtiger Dalit-Literatur in Hindi

Heinz Werner Wessler¹

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“… Compare Sharma 2006, 52ff; Narayan 2001. 4 CompareDirks 2001. Wessler 2014 I quote Indian languages, including author's names, in correct transliteration, i.e.…”

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From marginalisation to rediscovery of identity: Dalit and Adivasi voices in Hindi literature

Wessler

2020

Studia Neophilologica

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Social issues have been an important concern in modern Indian literature in general and Hindi literature in particular since its beginnings in the 19th century. In recent decades, Dalit and Adivasi literaturewritten by author coming from a low caste and tribal backgroundhave emerged as important Hindi genres. Dalit and Adivasis form the economically most marginalised groups in India. Their short stories, poems and essays, as well as autobiographical texts, are regularly published in important Hindi literary journals. Some samples have begun to appear in the syllabuses of educational institutions, indicating an ongoing process of mainstreaming a new voice in Hindi. Hindi literature and language are becoming more inclusive and original, and feature challenging new voices. These developments are related to wider processes of social representation, discovery of identity and educational success. The notorious social discrimination and economic marginalisation of Adivasis and Dalits continues, but literature has become an important tool of expression for them, indicating a strengthened social identity.

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“… Compare Sharma 2006, 52ff; Narayan 2001. 4 CompareDirks 2001. Wessler 2014 I quote Indian languages, including author's names, in correct transliteration, i.e.…”

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From marginalisation to rediscovery of identity: Dalit and Adivasi voices in Hindi literature

Wessler

2020

Studia Neophilologica

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The Question of Identity: An Analysis of Meena Kandasamy’s The Gypsy Goddess, and Urmila Pawar’s Motherwit

Ibadur Rahman

2023

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The present article explores the complex trap of identity as depicted in Meena Kandasamy’s The Gypsy Goddess and Urmila Pawar’s Motherwit. It aims to elucidate the multifaceted dimensions of identity, specifically focusing on social, cultural, and gender aspects within the confines of marginalised communities in postcolonial India. The Gypsy Goddess, Kandasamy’s poignant narrative, is centred around the 1968 Kilvenmani massacre of landless Dalit laborers, while Motherwit, Pawar’s candid autobiographical account, examines the trials and tribulations of Dalit women’s lives in Maharashtra. By juxtaposing these two works, the article seeks to investigate the interplay between collective historical narratives and individual lived experiences, and their implications on the formation of identity. The article explicates how Kandasamy’s novel employs a kaleidoscope of narrative techniques to articulate the voice of the oppressed, while Pawar’s work explores the intersectionality of caste and gender through her personal journey. This paper employs various theoretical frameworks, such as postcolonial theory, feminist theory, and subaltern studies, to unravel the nuances of the characters’ identity crises and quests for self-actualization amidst sociopolitical upheaval. Moreover, the article scrutinizes the role of memory and storytelling as pivotal components in the construction and preservation of identity. The juxtaposition of Kandasamy’s historical fiction with Pawar’s autobiographical narrative enables the reader to discern the ways in which individual and collective identities are continuously shaped and reshaped through the prism of historical events and personal experiences. The article aims at illuminating the intricate pathways through which identity is negotiated within marginalized communities, and asserts the significance of literature as a potent tool in amplifying marginalized voices and fostering a more inclusive understanding of human identity.

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"Der Brachvogel bin ich“. Themen und Tendenzen gegenwärtiger Dalit-Literatur in Hindi

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From marginalisation to rediscovery of identity: Dalit and Adivasi voices in Hindi literature

From marginalisation to rediscovery of identity: Dalit and Adivasi voices in Hindi literature

The Question of Identity: An Analysis of Meena Kandasamy’s The Gypsy Goddess, and Urmila Pawar’s Motherwit

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