Socio-Economic Status Of Dalits In Bama’s Karukku

Abstract

Bama’s Karukku is an autobiographical account of the reflection of the author and her community’s life. The novel depicts the socio-economic status through their travail, sufferings, and lifestyles. In a broader context, her literary work portrays how upper-class society exploits and marginalises her entire neighbourhood. The novel identifies poor socio-economic conditions as one of the main barriers for the upliftment of Dalits in the society. Karukku shows the disappointment of the Dalit Christians inside the church and convent. The standard of Dalit people’s life as well as the possibilities and benefits granted to them within the society are examined in this article from a Marxist point of view.