This research paper explores the powerful depiction of Dalit women’s voices and experiences in Urmila Pawar’s autobiography, The Weave of my Life. By focusing on the intersection of caste, gender, and personal agency, the paper examines how Pawar weaves her story not only as a narrative of survival and resistance but also as a collective voice for marginalized Dalit women. Drawing on textual analysis and feminist theory, the study analyses how Pawar challenges both patriarchy and caste oppression, foregrounds the complexities of Dalit womanhood, and asserts agency through self-narration. The research highlights the significance of autobiography as a political tool, making visible the otherwise silenced experiences of Dalit women in Indian society. Through in-depth engagement with the text and supporting scholarly writings, this paper asserts that Pawar’s memoir functions as a crucial medium for Dalit women’s empowerment and social transformation.
P.G. Dept of English Magadh University, Bodh-Gaya
