Abstract
This research paper is concerned with the question of the representation of subaltern classes--poor, Dalits, women and many other marginalized groups in Nepali Dohori’ Geets. By using the concept of subaltern studies and voice of the voiceless, it is studied about the voice of marginal groups and their representation in Nepali Dohori Geet. So, Dohori Geet, despite being orally transmitted as the part of entertainment programme also presents the social situation
Highlights
I General Introduction to Nepali Dohori Geets Nepali Dohori Geet was started from Nepali folk songs
Bam Bahadur Karki, Hari Devi Koirala, Krishna Sudha Dhungana, Prajapati Parajuli can be taken as ancestors of Nepali Dohori Geet
Subaltern Studies and voice of the Voiceless The word 'subaltern' denotes marginalized or oppressed people whose actions and deeds are not recorded in colonialist historiography during the colonial and post colonial India
Summary
I General Introduction to Nepali Dohori Geets Nepali Dohori Geet was started from Nepali folk songs. In this song we can see the real pathetic articulation of lower class people in the society. (Rumal Dhoko Chhu, Own Translation) In this extract, here, they try to articulate the voice of the people from the so called lower caste who have been exploited for long.
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