Formation of Subaltern Studies

Subaltern Studies is an academic movement that emerged in the 1980s, focused on giving voice to marginalized groups in history, particularly those oppressed under colonial rule in India. It aims to challenge traditional historical narratives centered on elites and instead highlight the perspectives and experiences of common people and subjugated communities. By doing so, it seeks to provide a more inclusive and accurate understanding of history, emphasizing how ordinary individuals contributed to social and political change. This approach reshapes historical analysis to recognize the agency and significance of those often left out of mainstream stories.