Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2016

EMERGENCE OF DALIT LITERATURE IN INDIA

Dr. Dipti H. Mehta

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<p> Dalit literature creates huge social tension as it is moving between the haves and have-nots. Those who belongs to the have categories forced the Dalit writers not to write such type of literature which expose the reality, as it would lead to tensions and division in the community. The superior class strictly warned them not to write their honest and noble struggle for equality, justice and freedom. As it was the initial phase, they subjugated them by questioning: Can Dalit‘s write literature? Can Dalit be the subject of literature? The upper class believes that the horrible experiences of Dalit life would spoil the literary mainstream. According to the upper class, it was the drainage of filthy liquid, it had to be clogged else it would harm the religious feelings of the higher castes. Dalit literature’s dissimilar language, its innovative ideologies, its destructive character, its refusal to quietly accept inequality and the human values ingrained in it has led to many exponents and challengers of Dalit literature. A common man is the protagonist of this literature. He rebels against the callous destruction and finally wins his struggle of self-respect. In short, it is the revolt against exploitation and humiliation. Such is the real beauty of this literature.</p>

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DR. DIPTI H. MEHTA EMERGENCE OF DALIT LITERATURE IN INDIA Global Journal For Research Analysis, Vol.5, Issue : 4 APRIL 2016

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