Dalit Studies: Key Terms and Concepts
Edited by Mahitosh Mandal and Sanjiv Kondekar
Routledge, 2026
About the Book
This volume offers a critical engagement with nearly fifty foundational terms and concepts that have shaped—and continue to shape—the field of Dalit Studies. Bringing together 47 chapters by 30 scholars, the book traces the genealogy of key ideas, situates them within literary, cultural, and socio-political contexts, and examines their contemporary significance. Interdisciplinary in approach, the volume integrates historical, textual, and discourse analysis to illuminate concepts that are frequently invoked but rarely examined in depth. Conceived as a reference work for an evolving field, it provides a conceptual map of Dalit Studies for students and researchers in literary and cultural theory, social theory, and South Asian studies.
Accessing the Book
The book is available in paperback, hardback, and eBook formats. Place your order via:
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Routledge (Free standard global shipping across all orders)
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Taylor & Francis (eBook, including purchase options for individual chapters)
Related Events
Book Featured on My Dalitality
Dr Suraj Yengde has featured the book on his blog My Dalitality, significantly enhancing its visibility and outreach.
Book Unboxing by Dr Sanjiv Kondekar
Dr Sanjiv Kondekar introduces the volume while unboxing the complimentary copies received from Routledge. The video is available on Facebook.
Book Discussion Series: Inaugural Session
The inaugural session will be held on 14 April 2026 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM (IST). The event will be chaired by the eminent linguist Professor Probal Dasgupta, with the keynote address delivered by Dr Kalyani Vallath.
The contributor-speakers for the session are Dhanesh Mankulam, Anubha Aushree, Priyanka Choudhary, Sanjeev Vishwakarma, and Damayanti Das. The event will be moderated by Mahitosh Mandal and Sanjiv Kondekar.
Registration is now OPEN. Please fill in your details here to attend the event.
