What question did this study set out to answer?

The review aims to articulate themes of marginalisation in Indian literature through Giri's edited volume.

January 18, 2026Open Access

Silent Screams and the Plight of the Marginalised: A Review of Dipak Giri's Subaltern Perspectives in Indian Context

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The review aims to articulate themes of marginalisation in Indian literature through Giri's edited volume.
Reviewed twenty-three chapters from various scholars and academics.
Highlighted the inclusion of diverse marginalised voices like Dalits, Tribes, and women.
Discussed the organized thematic coherence and methodological diversity in the volume.
Revealed critical responses from multiple perspectives about subaltern communities.
Showcased an interview with Dalit writer Sharankumar Limbale, adding depth to the discourse.
Emphasized the importance of inclusivity in academic discussions of marginalised groups.

Abstract

This article reviews Dipak Giri’s edited volume, Subaltern Perspectives in Indian Context: Critical Responses. Giri's book seeks inclusivity by drawing in all marginalised groups in India. The book gives space to Dalits, Tribes, women, workers, peasants, labourers, and people of many other voiceless communities. The book comprises twenty-three chapters written by scholars and academics from various parts of India and, most importantly, includes an interview conducted by the editor with the Saraswati Samman awardee, popular Dalit writer Sharankumar Limbale. The organization of the chapters is elaborate and methodical, revealing both thematic coherence and diversity in methodological approaches, thereby allowing readers to engage with subalternity from a multiplicity of critical perspectives.

Silent Screams and the Plight of the Marginalised: A Review of Dipak Giri's Subaltern Perspectives in Indian Context

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