Subalternities in India and Latin America: Dalit Autobiographies and the Testimonio

This book explores Dalit autobiographical writing from India and Latin American testimonio as subaltern voices from the Global South, highlighting the shared history of oppression and resistance. It offers an alternative epistemological locus and is essential for scholars and researchers in various fields.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 16 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into a comparative examination of Dalit autobiographical writing from India and Latin American testimonio as subaltern voices from two regions of the Global South. By providing frameworks for understanding the interconnectedness of global subalternity in the contemporary world, the chapters explore a range of narratives, including Siddalingaiah's Ooru Keri, Mulis' Life History, Manoranjan Byapari and Manju Balas' stories, and Yashica Dutts' Coming Out as Dalit. While these life histories are rooted in their unique experiences, they share a common history of oppression and resistance based on race/ethnicity and caste, forming an alternative epistemological locus. The chapters highlight the limitations of existing critical frameworks in autobiography studies when applied to these narratives.

A captivating exploration of the two genres, this book is a must-read for scholars and researchers interested in Dalit studies, subaltern studies, testimonio, autobiography, cultural studies, world literature, comparative literature, history, political sociology, social anthropology, arts and aesthetics, Latin American studies, and Global South studies. The insights offered by the chapters shed light on the complexities of identity, resistance, and the pursuit of justice in diverse cultural contexts, contributing to a deeper understanding of the world.

Weight: 354g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367360986