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This research investigates the impact of caste and class on Dalit childhood experiences through autobiographical narratives.

“Children Are the Flowers of God’s Abode, But Not Us”

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This analysis examines caste discrimination affecting Dalit childhood experiences, highlighting complex and layered oppressions.

This research investigates the impact of caste and class on Dalit childhood experiences through autobiographical narratives.
Analysis of two Dalit autobiographies: Joothan and Akkarmashi.
Examination of themes related to identity, discrimination, and childhood.
Utilization of intersectionality as a framework to assess multiple forms of oppression.
Dalit children experience discrimination that deeply affects their identity formation.
Childhood experiences are marked by socioeconomic challenges and systemic violence.
Findings indicate that oppression is multi-faceted, involving caste, class, and age disparities.

S et al. (2026) studied this question.

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