Sangati by Bama addresses the real struggles of the Dalit women of the Pariah community of Tamil ... more Sangati by Bama addresses the real struggles of the Dalit women of the Pariah community of Tamil Nadu. It voices the experiences of these women facing social, cultural and gender-based oppression. Sangati which means events or news, vividly captures the daily life of the Dalit women highlighting their resilience and strength amidst the hardships they endure. One of the underlining themes of the text is the exploration of female bodily experiences such as menstruation, pregnancy, labor pain, child delivery, maternity care and breast feeding. Although these are common to all women, however, the struggles of these Dalit women are deeply intertwined with societal and caste oppression. This paper will look into Bama’s representation of these issues, underlining the manner in which Dalit women navigate their physical and social realities. In addition, the paper will also highlight how these women resist the oppressive societal system by their courage and confidence. Their witty and humorous language help them stand up against the cruelties. Index Terms – Dalit Feminism, Bama, Sangati, Bodily Experience, Resilience, Female language
Sangati by Bama addresses the real struggles of the Dalit women of the Pariah community of Tamil ... more Sangati by Bama addresses the real struggles of the Dalit women of the Pariah community of Tamil Nadu. It voices the experiences of these women facing social, cultural and gender-based oppression. Sangati which means events or news, vividly captures the daily life of the Dalit women highlighting their resilience and strength amidst the hardships they endure. One of the underlining themes of the text is the exploration of female bodily experiences such as menstruation, pregnancy, labor pain, child delivery, maternity care and breast feeding. Although these are common to all women, however, the struggles of these Dalit women are deeply intertwined with societal and caste oppression. This paper will look into Bama's representation of these issues, underlining the manner in which Dalit women navigate their physical and social realities. In addition, the paper will also highlight how these women resist the oppressive societal system by their courage and confidence. Their witty and humorous language help them stand up against the cruelties.
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Nadu. It voices the experiences of these women facing social, cultural and gender-based oppression. Sangati
which means events or news, vividly captures the daily life of the Dalit women highlighting their resilience
and strength amidst the hardships they endure. One of the underlining themes of the text is the exploration of
female bodily experiences such as menstruation, pregnancy, labor pain, child delivery, maternity care and
breast feeding. Although these are common to all women, however, the struggles of these Dalit women are
deeply intertwined with societal and caste oppression. This paper will look into Bama’s representation of
these issues, underlining the manner in which Dalit women navigate their physical and social realities. In
addition, the paper will also highlight how these women resist the oppressive societal system by their courage
and confidence. Their witty and humorous language help them stand up against the cruelties.
Index Terms – Dalit Feminism, Bama, Sangati, Bodily Experience, Resilience, Female language