ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: The Subaltern Speaks: Dalit Women’s Voices and Visions Editors: Ravindra Kumar Singh, Rinkal Sharma, Shivali Singh, Omprakash Upadhyay
Published by: SAAR Publications [Reg.]
Publisher’s Address: A-09, Sita Ram Colony, Balkeshwar, Agra, Uttar Pradesh – 282004
Language: English
Pages: 205
Edition: 2025
ISBN: 978-81-984840-5-5
DOI: 10.21276/saar/978-81-984840-5-5
Citation: Singh, R. K., Sharma, R., Singh, S., & Upadhyay, O. (2025). The Subaltern Speaks: Dalit Women’s Voices and Visions. https://doi.org/10.21276/saar/978-81-984840-5-5

Dr. Ravindra Kumar Singh is presently working as an Associate Professor & Head at the Department of English & American Studies, K. K. P. G. College (CSJM University, Kanpur), Etawah (U. P.) India, affiliated with Chhatrapati Sahu Ji Maharaj (CSJM), Kanpur. Dr. Singh is an academician with a flair for Research & Analysis aptitude, gracing his teaching experience for more than a decade for U.G & P.G students. He acquired the discipline and comprehensive techniques for English Literature as a subject of his passion from his loving father, Dr. R. N. Singh, Ex-Principal, R. B. S College, Agra (U.P), who was also a prolific writer of English Language & Literature Books. Dr. Singh obtained his Doctorate Degree in English Literature in 2003 under the Supervision of the legendary late Dr. R. P Tewari, Ex-Principal, R.B.S College, Agra. Dr. Singh has attended more than Eighty National & International Seminars/Conferences and presented papers. He has also been an active participant in approximately twenty Workshops and got approximately forty Research Papers published in Journals of national & International repute. He has also supervised more than seventeen candidates for the Dissertation work. His expertise in American Literature and Indo-Anglian Literature is worth his contributions to the research that shall definitely enlighten future generations.

Dr. Rinkal Sharma serves as an Associate Professor in the School of Education at Sharda University, Greater Noida. She possesses a varied professional and academic background. She holds an M.A. in English, an M.A. in Hindi, an M.Ed., and an M.Phil. in Education, and she completed her Ph.D. in 2008. She has participated in seminars, conferences, and workshops at both national and international levels. She has served as a resource person at various national and international conferences and seminars. She holds a lifetime membership in several professional organisations, including ESDA, INSC, and the All India Association for Educational Research. She serves as an active member on the editorial boards of numerous research journals. She has recently received the ESDA Green Leadership Award and the ESDA Women Empowerment Award in acknowledgement of her significant contributions to the fields of English/Hindi pedagogy and environmental awareness. She has recently submitted four patents associated with Sharda University. She has written four books and created content for Uttarakhand Open University in the field of Hindi pedagogy. She possesses approximately 23 years of teaching experience in esteemed Indian institutions and universities. She has authored more than 45 research papers and articles, all published in prominent national and international journals

Dr Shivali Singh serves as Professor and Head of the Department of English at the School of Education and Humanities, IFTM University Moradabad. She possesses 18 years of experience in the field of English Literature. She is committed to fostering the development of future scholars and has made substantial contributions to the academic community, driven by her passion for literature and language. Professor Singh has authored multiple research papers published in reputable journals and has presented her work at both national and international conferences. Her expertise encompasses Poetry, Criticism, British Drama, Indian Drama, and Fiction, in which she has significantly contributed through her publications and engaging teaching methods.

Dr. Omprakash Upadhyay has M.A. in English, M.Phil and Ph.D. and is currently working as An Assistant Professor at Kamla PG College in Dholpur, Rajasthan. He has almost twenty years of teaching experience. He has authored multiple English literature-related books and is a reliable source for writers looking to understand the challenging world. He has published several research papers in prominent publications. Additionally, he has given presentations at various national and international workshops, seminars, and conferences. He has also mentored and assisted numerous students with their research projects

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Dalit Women and Popular Culture: An Analysis of the Representation of Marginalized Voices in Hindi Cinema
Payal Teotia and Dr. Neetu Singh Yadav
1
2 The Voices Unheard in the Scriptures and Relics- A Rhetoric
Dr. Harikrishnan M.
10
3 Marginalization to Empowerment: A Socio-Legal Perspective on Women and Caste in India
Dr. Paramita Bhattacharyya, Dr. Sudipta Adhikary, Mr. Subham Chatterjee
16
4 An Analysis of the Constitutional Recognition for Castes & Tribes of Assam
Subham Chatterjee, Dr. Paramita Bhattacharyya, Dr. Sudipta Adhikary
26
5 An Exploration of Multiple Discrimination and Intersecting Oppressions of Dalit Women
Dr. Usha Sawhney
36
6 Dalit Eco-Literature: Caste, Environment and Marginalization
Sakshi
47
7 Baby Kamble’s The Prisons We Broke:  A Tool for Social Reforms
Dr. Shivali Singh
59
8 Uplifting Dalit Women: Education and Activism as Pathways to Empowerment
Dr. Chhabi Mohan, Dr. Rinkal Sharma and Dr. Nishi Tyagi
70
9 Different Shades of Dalit Literature in Indian Context: A Study
Dr. Pallvi Gupta
84
10 Conversion Movements and Their Implications for Dalit Women
Dr. Ravindra Kumar Singh
91
11 The Aesthetics of Pain and Hope: Trauma and Resilience in Joothan: A Dalit’s Life
Prof. Shivali Singh
101
12 The Future of Dalit Women’s Voices
Renu, Dr. Rinkal Sharma and Mahima Jain
110
13 Empowerment through Education and Activism
Ms. Kanika Arora, Ms. Deepti, Ms. Jasleen Kaur Kohli
122
14 Representation in Literature & Media
Prof. Vijayshri Bhati
133
15 Impact of Caste and Gender in India’s Development
Dr. Pravesh Kumar and Dr. Suniti Lata
142
16 Mahasweta Devi: Weaving Resistance and Resilience in Narratives of Marginalized India
Prof. Neeru Tandon
150
17 Nurturing Nature, Preserving Tradition: The Feminine Legacy in Ethnobotanical Traditions
Dr. Ravindra Goswami
164
18 Empowerment through Education: Narratives of Dalit Women Educators
Dr. Nishi Tyagi and Ashish Singh
182