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March 18, 2026Open Access

Revisiting the historical representation of minorities in India: A postcolonial critique of marginality, memory, and identity

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RSRajnikant SinghRTRiteshwar Nath Tiwari

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Overview

This analysis critiques minority identities in India, revealing power dynamics through historical representation.

Key Points

  • The aim is to examine how minorities in India have been historically represented and understood through postcolonial critiques.
  • Critical examination of historical texts and narratives
  • Engagement with theories from prominent scholars like Spivak and Hall
  • Analysis of counter-narratives from Dalit, tribal, linguistic, and sexual minorities
  • Identified how colonial classifications shaped minority identities
  • Revealed nationalist efforts to silence diversity while promoting unity
  • Highlighted the role of counter-narratives and digital activism in reclaiming minority histories

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Singh et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba42ae4e9516ffd37a3229https://doi.org/10.82471/0hhbe-fb827
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