Observed in April, Dalit History Month highlights the struggles, resilience, and contributions of Dalit communities. These authors have used literature as a tool of resistance, identity, and social change—offering perspectives that are essential to understand India’s history and present. (wikimedia commons)
Baby Kamble: Her memoir, The Prisons We Broke, sheds light on the lives of Dalit women and community struggles. (youtube: readuphere)
Bama: Her work Karukku explores identity, religion, and caste through a deeply personal lens. (amazon.in)
Omprakash Valmiki: Best known for Joothan, a raw and powerful account of caste discrimination in everyday life. (facebook: Omprakash Valmiki Memories)
Sharan Kumar Limbale: Author of Akkarmashi, which examines caste, identity, and belonging with stark honesty. (amazon.in)
Sivakami: Known for The Grip of Change, she brings forward complex narratives of caste and gender dynamics. (facebook: subaltern writers)
Yashica Dutt: Author of Coming Out as Dalit, she explores identity, caste, and the experience of navigating privilege and marginalisation in modern India. (facebook: yashica dutt)
Source: Indian Express
