Humanities

Disciplinary power and practices of body politics: an evaluation of Dalit women in Bama's Sangati and P. Sivakami's The Grip of Change through Foucauldian discourse analysis

A. Ghosh

This paper, authored by Aditya Ghosh, delves into the intricate dynamics of disciplinary power and patriarchal politics as they relate to the subjugation of Dalit women's bodies. Through a Foucauldian discourse analysis of Bama's *Sangati* and P. Sivakami's *The Grip of Change*, it reveals the degradation of Dalit women's existence and advocates for their emancipation against oppressive structures.

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Abstract

This paper examines the permeation and maintenance of disciplinary power within the social structure and the assertion of patriarchal politics in the subjugation of Dalit women's bodies, using a Foucauldian discourse analysis of Bama's *Sangati* and P. Sivakami's *The Grip of Change*. It argues that patriarchal discourse degrades Dalit women's existence, excluding them from power relations by limiting their access to resources and restricting their sexuality. Disciplinary power, functioning as a patriarchal tool, prescribes acceptable behavior and normalizes a dominant male order, reducing Dalit women to malleable property. The paper analyzes how these novels depict the body politics of patriarchy, showcasing women's exploitation and advocating for their emancipation.

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Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Jul 27, 2021

Authors

Aditya Ghosh

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