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The paper aims to examine the evolution of the subaltern concept from colonial to digital contexts and assess their voices in contemporary activism.

March 7, 2026Open Access

From Colonial Subservience to Digital Resistance: A Study of Subaltern Theory Through the Lens of Gayatri Spivak

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Qualitative analysis explores subaltern voices in digital activism, suggesting new dimensions of representation and struggle.

The paper aims to examine the evolution of the subaltern concept from colonial to digital contexts and assess their voices in contemporary activism.
Analyzing Gayatri Spivak's critique of representation and voice.
Studying the post-colonial context in India, focusing on caste and untouchability.
Investigating contemporary subaltern movements and digital activism.
Evaluating the challenges posed by social media platforms, including algorithmic bias and online trolling.
Identified a shift in subaltern struggles from offline to online platforms.
Highlighted the continuous inequalities faced by marginal groups in rural India.
Found that although social media offers visibility, issues like co-optation and surveillance persist.
Questioned whether digital platforms genuinely empower subaltern voices or reinforce existing dilemmas.

Ishrita (2026) studied this question.

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