From Oppression to Resistance: Mahashweta Devi’s Dopdi and Dolouti as Agents of Subversion

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Dopdi and Douloti's bodies become sites of resistance against caste patriarchy, transforming oppression into agency.
The narratives expose violence and control over Dalit women's bodies, reflecting feminist body politics within a caste system.
Grounded in Foucault’s theories, Devi illustrates how defiance—like Dopdi's nakedness—ruins oppressive power structures.
Highlighting evolving solidarity among Dalit women, Devi encourages reimagining their bodies as emblems of liberation and justice.

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Analysis reveals how Dopdi and Douloti challenge caste patriarchy, indicating a shift in body politics.

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