THE BURDEN OF SOCIAL INEQUALITIES, AND ITS IMPACT ON MARGINALIZATION AND HUMAN DIGNITY IN ANAND’S UNTOUCHABLE

Authors : Mehmet Recep Taş

Pages : 73-81

Doi:10.56387/ahbvedebiyat.1325817

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Publication Date : 2023-12-28

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Untouchable is a novel written by Mulk Raj Anand, a prominent Indian writer and social activist who skilfully captures the injustices prevalent in Indian society during the 1930s, addressing themes of caste discrimination and the plight of the marginalized. Untouchable is a poignant and compelling novel that vividly portrays the harsh realities of untouchability and caste discrimination in India of the 1930s, exploring the profound impact on the lives of marginalized individuals and their relentless pursuit of dignity and freedom. In this regard, this article aims to explore the profound impact of untouchability and social inequalities on the marginalization and human dignity of individuals within the context of this seminal novel. Drawing upon a comprehensive analysis of the text and the protagonist‘s experiences, the article delves into the intricate dynamics of caste discrimination, social hierarchies, and the resulting consequences faced by marginalized communities. The weight of untouchability is critically examined, as are the ways in which societal injustices continue to exclude particular communities and reinforce the untouchability stigma. The article also tries to highlight the challenges people experience as they deal with society’s repressive forces, highlighting the vulnerability and resiliency of human dignity in the face of hardship. Eventually, it emphasizes the urgent need for societal reform to end untouchability, fight social disparities, and preserve the fundamental rights and dignity of all people via an investigation of the topics of untouchability, social inequalities, marginalization, and human dignity.
Keywords : untochable, marjinalleşme, itibar, eşitsizlik, Anand

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