Beyond the Empire: Centering Subaltern Voices in Indian History Curriculum

Author(s): Dr. Kumaraswamy T

Abstract:

This study explores the urgent need to reclaim and reintegrate marginalized histories within Indian educational curricula, with a focus on Karnataka. Drawing on interviews, textbook analysis, and participatory fieldwork, the research reveals how colonial legacies and upper-caste narratives continue to dominate historical education, silencing the contributions of Dalit, tribal, feminist, and regional voices. The study highlights how students and educators respond to inclusive content-such as folk stories, oral histories, and local literature-with increased critical engagement and cultural awareness. Grounded in decolonial and feminist frameworks, the findings call for a reimagined pedagogy that values plural narratives and historical justice. This reclamation is not just academic-it is foundational to building a more inclusive and conscious society.

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