Concept Note:
Dalit History and Literature offer a unique and critical perspective on the marginalized communities in India. The struggle, resilience, and creative expression of the Dalit community have generated a rich tapestry of narratives, making it imperative to explore this literary and historical treasure trove. The proposed book, Voices of Resilience: Exploring Dalit History and Literature, aims to be a comprehensive collection of articles delving into the rich tapestry of Dalit history and Dalit literature. This edited volume seeks to bring together scholars and experts from the History and English literature domain to offer multifaceted insights into the unique cultural, social, and literary heritage of the Dalit community in India. This book is an attempt to bridge the gap in our understanding of Dalit History and Literature by providing a platform for critical analysis, interpretation, and exploration. It will serve as a reference work for students, scholars, and anyone interested in Dalit scholarship.

THEMES IN HISTORY:
· History of the origin and development of Dalit discourse
· Society, Caste & Dalits through the ages in Indian History
· History of discrimination and exclusion
· Dalit Movements in Modern Indian History
· Socio-political ideology and contribution of Major reformers & thinkers

THEMES IN LITERATURE:
· Biographical analyses: Dalit autobiographical narratives and memoirs
· Analyses of Unique poetic forms and aesthetics in Dalit poetry
· Contribution of Dalit literature in social and political change
· Diversity of Dalit literature in regional languages
· Recurring motifs, issues, and social struggles in Dalit literature
· Comparative studies between Dalit literature and mainstream literature.

Initial Guidelines:

An abstract of 300 words (5-6 keywords and 100 words brief-bio of author) is invited on the mentioned (or relevant) themes. The selected abstracts will be shortlisted after review and the Authors will be informed of the full paper (3000-3500 words) submission as per guidelines.
File type: MS Word/ Times New Roman – 12 Font size – 1.5 spaced – one-inch margin on all sides
Title of the Chapter: Times New Roman – 16 font-size - bold – centre aligned.
Author name –14 font size – centre aligned.
Author details (Designation, University/College affiliation, email, State/Province, Country) –11 size – centre aligned.
An article processing charge (APC) of INR 1000 [for international scholars -USD 25] will be charged for the final accepted papers (this includes one hard copy of the book along with postal charges)

DEADLINES:

Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 Jan. 2024

Abstract Acceptance Notice: 10 Feb. 2024

Full chapter Submission Deadline: 30 April 2024

Peer Review and Revision: 15 June 2024

Expected book release: 15 Aug. 2024

Note: The book will be published with ISBN no. by a National publisher (India).

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