Caste Discrimination and the Role of Dalit Literature in India 2047

This paper explores the persistence of caste discrimination in India, examines the evolution and socio-political impact of Dalit literature, and projects how Dalit literary practices could shape a more just and inclusive India by the year 2047. It argues that Dalit literature as a form of resistance, testimony, and epistemic articulation not only critiques caste hierarchies but also reimagines identities, citizenship, and national belonging. Positioned at the intersection of literary criticism, critical caste studies, and socio-cultural activism, the paper proposes a model of Dalit literary futurity that aligns cultural transformation with structural justice.