Who among the following women writers wrote the first female Dalit autobiography?

Correct option is C

Shantabai Krushnaji Kamble authored Mazhya Jalmachi Chittarkatha ( The Kaleidoscopic Story of My Life), regarded as the first autobiography by a female Dalit writer in India. Her work provides insight into the struggles of Dalit women, marking a pivotal moment in Dalit literature by amplifying marginalized voices and experiences within the Indian social hierarchy.
Information Booster:
1. Social Impact: Kamble’s work brought attention to the double marginalization of Dalit women in India.
2. Dalit Women’s Literature: It set a precedent for female Dalit authors to narrate their experiences and resist caste oppression.
3. Autobiographical Depth: Kamble’s detailed account offers an authentic portrayal of her lived experiences, shedding light on caste and gender discrimination.
Additional Information:
· Sharmila Rege: Known for her academic contributions to Dalit studies but did not write a personal autobiography.
· Urmila Pawar: Wrote Aaydan (The Weave of My Life), another significant Dalit autobiography, published later.
· Meena Kandasamy: Known for her poetry and activism but not as the author of the first female Dalit autobiography.