Identity crisis and dalit literature : a study of bama’s karukku

Dalit Literature is a way of expression for the voice of downtrodden and deprived people. It presents the experience and self consciousness of the Dalit community. It becomes a direct narration of the exploited people who try to assert their selves through these writings. Bama’s voice becomes the collective voice for all exploited people. Bama’s Karukku describes two aspects namely caste and religion that caused sufferings in her life.The plight of dalit people is based on caste, gender and religion. Bama, through, Karukku raises question of exploitation and marginalization of her community. She tried to make the dalit people aware that study and writings are a dominant approach to gain their identity.