Condition of Dalit women: An overview in the works of Bama

Abstract

Bama, a Tamil Dalit writer of India has authored several fine novels based on the theme of ill condition of Dalit women. Her novels include Karukku, Vanmam, Sangati and Kusum Bukkaran are world fame which have brought into light the suppression, depression and marginalization of woman of Dalit class who are thought to be unprivileged class. These women were not only marginalized by the hands of the upper caste but also in their own society. Bama has narrated the tale of exploitation of Dalit women in her works.