Assertion of Dalit Identity in Indian Writing in English

Author(s)	Dr. Dakshayini G
Country	India
Abstract	Dalit literature in Indian English has emerged as a significant mode of self-expression, resistance, and cultural assertion against centuries of caste oppression. Rooted in the ideological vision of B. R. Ambedkar, this literary tradition transforms personal suffering into collective political awareness. Through autobiographies, novels, poetry, and testimonial narratives—either translated from regional languages or originally written in English—Dalit writers challenge dominant Brahmanical discourses, reclaim marginalized histories, and foreground issues of caste, gender, and class. This article examines major authors and texts in greater depth to explore how English functions as a medium for amplifying Dalit voices at national and global levels while simultaneously reshaping literary aesthetics and critical standards.
Keywords	Dalit identity, caste resistance, Ambedkarite thought, Indian English literature, intersectionality, Dalit aesthetics
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-21

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