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This research examines the intersection of race, caste, gender, and identity in two autobiographies.

April 17, 2026Open Access

Beyond Oppression: Intersectionality And Self-Definition in Two Autobiographies

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This research examines the intersection of race, caste, gender, and identity in two autobiographies.
Analyzes 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' and 'Karukku' using an intersectional framework.
Explores themes of silence, labor, faith, trauma, and empowerment.
Examines the role of education, resilience, and self-expression as tools of resistance.
Identifies parallels between African American and Dalit experiences of marginalization.
Highlights the importance of education and resilience in challenging systemic inequalities.
Reveals how both autobiographies reclaim marginalized voices.

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Analysis explores intersectionality and identity in autobiographies, revealing insights into marginalization and empowerment.

Jeevitha et al. (2026) studied this question.

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