Volume I Special Issue I September 2021

Name of Author : Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sharma

Title of the paper : Shroud or Kafan: A New Interpretation

Abstract: During British rule, the Colonizers have stereotypical views about the colonized people or the Indians, mainly about the Hindus that they are lazy, corrupt, liars, ill-mannered, uncivilized, violent, silly, messy people. This is a very negative and erroneous image. The native people for them were inferior human beings. They are just shapes and shadows of disease and starvation to them. Dalit literature is full of such images and Dalit writers have vociferously propagated this erroneous trend and images. Indian literature is full of such examples. This caste-based stereotyping has been a very popular theme for Indian writers in the post-colonial era. Dalit studies and researches are also full of such types of results in India. They look at the problem of marginalised communities and groups, with the same mindset. They dont give much importance to economic conditions but they always see them with a vested interest. Now, such studies have created a group of very powerful force consisted of Dalits, tribals, Muslims, women physically challenged groups and LGPTQ communities. Scholars and activists undertake research and development work on the same pattern.

Keywords : 1-stereotype, 2-Dalit, 3- Chamar, 4- stereotyped, 5- oppressed, 6- discrimination, 7- cremation, 8- pregnant, 10- caste.

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Page Number : 124-129