Translating Violence in Dalit Women's Perspectives

The paper argues for the intersection of caste and gender, focusing on how Dalit women experience and
articulate violence in their lives. This study situates Dalit women's voices at the center, highlighting the
nuanced ways in which they narrate their experiences of oppression. The paper employs a feminist
framework, recognizing that the violence faced by Dalit women is not only physical but also structural and
symbolic, embedded in social, cultural, and linguistic practices. Through an analysis of oral histories,
autobiographies, and literary texts by Dalit women, the research explores how these narratives disrupt
dominant caste and gender discourses. By translating these experiences into a broader context, the paper
argues that Dalit women's perspectives offer critical insights into the intersections of caste, gender, and
violence, challenging mainstream feminist and anti-caste movements to be more inclusive. This translation
is both linguistic cultural and epistemological, aiming to bridge the gap between lived experiences and
theoretical frameworks. The study ultimately calls for a rethinking of feminist solidarity and anti-caste
activism that center the voices and agency of Dalit women