Oppressed literatures have emerged as powerful sites of resistance, knowledge production, and social critique in contemporary literary studies. In India, writings by Dalits, Adivasis, women, minorities, and other marginalized communities challenge dominant narratives rooted in caste, class, gender, and power. This paper argues that oppressed literatures cannot be studied within the narrow boundaries of traditional literary disciplines alone. Instead, they demand an interdisciplinary approach that integrates literature with history, sociology, political science, and cultural studies. By examining the role of oppressed literatures in reshaping academic discourse, this paper highlights their significance in building a more inclusive and democratic intellectual future for India.
Navle et al. (Fri,) studied this question.