An excerpt from Urmila Pawar's Autobiography

Abstract

The term "Dalit literature" is used to describe works written by authors from the Dalit ethnic minority. The hardships and triumphs of the Dalit people were mirrored in this body of writing. It also revealed their uphill battle in life to the outside world. They are victims of centuries of discrimination and oppression at the hands of those in power in their own nation. Social transformation in this society owes a great deal to the efforts of notable individuals like B.R. Ambedkar. Dalit writings have emphasized the rights and agency of the Dalit community. Many authors of Dalit descent have written on the difficulties inherent in their language and culture. They questioned the privilege of the higher caste and advocated for the adoption of vernacular speech. Several Dalit authors have achieved widespread acclaim for their works. There are several famous authors from India, like Bama (K.R. Meera), Om Prakash Valmiki, Chetan Divate, Urmila Pawar, and Daya Pawar. Urmila Pawar is a well-known Marathi author and activist. She has achieved widespread renown as a writer due to the autobiographical nature of her books.  Her works are impacted by both her time as a student and her time as an educator.