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From Joothan to Justice: Caste, Identity, and Assertion in Omprakash Valmiki’s Autobiography

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Analysis reveals caste trauma and resistance in Omprakash Valmiki's autobiography, indicating the work's political urgency.

Caste trauma and resistance are central themes in Joothan, highlighting the Dalit experience.
The narrative strategy of Valmiki's autobiography rejects upper-caste aesthetics, favoring raw realism.
Close reading of Joothan examines the day-to-day practices of untouchability in Indian society.
Valmiki's work serves as a public record of caste experiences, aiming for social justice through literature.

Kant et al. (2025) studied this question.

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