Contemporaneity of Class and Caste in India navigates the historical currents and contemporary manifestations of these deep-rooted social hierarchies. The book traces the origins of the categories of ‘caste’ and ‘class’ and explores the sociological significance of these concepts through select works of Mulk Raj Anand. It surveys the representation, analysis and critique of social stratification in path-breaking novels like Coolie, Two Leaves and a Bud and Untouchable, studying their thematic relevance with additional reference to the works of modern Indian authors like Arundhati Roy, Rohinton Mistry and Arvind Adiga, as well as protest literatures from around the globe. Offering an incisive examination of social discrimination, the book unveils the power of literature as a catalyst for social change, demonstrating its efficacy in amplifying marginalized voices in their relentless struggle against entrenched prejudices.

Dr. Sunita Arya is Assistant Professor of English at Vasanta College for Women, Varanasi, BHU. An established scholar, she has published more than 18 research papers and articles in esteemed national and international journals such as Purakala, Tathapi and the Humanities and Social Sciences Review (HSSR). She has also been a frequent presenter in numerous seminars and conferences. Her work primarily explores her interests in English Literature, Post-colonial Literature, Dalit Literature, New Literature, African American Literature and Women and Gender Studies. Beyond academics, she is a lieutenant with the NCC, having successfully completed the ANO (Associate NCC Officer) training course with Alpha Grading, and has actively conducted student-related co-curricular and field-based activities like rallies, cleaning drives and community awareness programmes.

• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
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• Publication Date: May 18, 2024
• Pages: 210
• ISBN13: 9788126940172
• Item Weight: 380 grams
• Original Price: 995.0 INR
• Edition: N/A
• Binding: Hardcover