The Life of the Marginalized (Bottom-Rung) People in the Works of Perumal Murugan

பெருமாள் முருகன் படைப்புகளில் அடித்தட்டு மக்களின் வாழ்வியல்

  • M Bagutharivu Full-Time Ph.D. Research Scholar, Department of Tamil, Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women (Autonomous) Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode, Namakkal Affiliated to: Periyar University, Salem
  • A Chandrasekaran Assistant Professor, Department of Tamil, Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women (Autonomous), Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Affiliated to: Periyar University, Salem
DOI: https://doi.org/10.34293/tamil.v11i1.11255
Keywords: Untouchability, Marginalized People, Social Problems, Economic Condition, Dominant Mindset, Rural Life, Social Reform

Abstract

The novels of Perumal Murugan bring out, in fine detail, the caste dominance and untouchability-related problems of the regional society of Tiruchengode. The economic and social hardships of the marginalized people are portrayed in depth. This article records the way of life of the Kongu region and its social discriminations.

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2026-07-01
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