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The aim is to analyze the caste oppression and economic exploitation depicted in Bama's novel, Karukku.

July 27, 2026Open Access

Cut by the Serrated Leaf: Caste, Capitalism and the Brutal Architecture of Dalit Existence in Bama's "Karukku"

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The aim is to analyze the caste oppression and economic exploitation depicted in Bama's novel, Karukku.
Conducted a Neo-Marxist literary reading of Bama's autobiographical novel Karukku (1992)
Examined the intersection of caste, capitalism, and institutional betrayal through close reading of the text
Analyzed the structural violence and false consciousness perpetuated by educational and religious institutions.
Identified that the protagonist's experiences stem from systemic oppression rather than personal inadequacy
Highlighted the Church's role in reproducing caste hierarchies
Concluded that true liberation requires dismantling oppressive social structures rather than mere inclusion.

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Neo-Marxist analysis critiques caste and class dynamics in Bama's novel, revealing systemic oppression.

Nirmal Gurung (2026) studied this question.

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