The article discusses the translation of Chandu Maheria's memoir 'Homes Without Windows,' which critiques caste-based discrimination and its impact on Dalit communities.It highlights how toilets symbolize social hierarchies, with Dalits historically relegated to menial tasks.The memoir portrays interfaith interactions in Gujarat, where Hindus, Muslims, and Christians coexisted without rigid boundaries.Maheria's work emphasizes the struggle for equality, love, and dignity, challenging neofascist ideologies.The translator reflects on reclaiming a 'home' through literature, envisioning a world where all can coexist peacefully.Key themes include caste politics, cultural hybridity, and the quest for a shared future.The text also critiques Indian society's neglect of sanitation infrastructure and its ties to historical caste systems.
Original title: ‘A window for seeing, a window for hearing’: On translating Dalit writer Chandu Maheria’s memoir
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