Arundhati Roy: Voicing the Voices of the Marginalized through Non-Fiction

Abstract

Arundhati Roy, a renowned Indian writer and activist, is celebrated for her Booker Prize-winning debut novel, The God of Small Things. Through both her fiction and non-fiction works, she has profoundly examined the struggles of India's marginalized populations. Her non-fiction writing extends the themes present in her novels, serving as a powerful platform for her passionate advocacy for social justice. This paper analyzes Roy's active involvement in social movements and tribal campaigns, highlighting her unwavering commitment to seeking justice and empowerment for the downtrodden.Her non-fiction works, Walking with the Comrades and The Algebra of Infinite Justice, are both thought-provoking and often controversial. In these contributions, Roy articulates a fervent critique of various political and social issues, consistently challenging the status quo and championing the rights of oppressed communities. She emphasizes the importance of sustained activism, urging readers to remain vigilant and proactive in confronting injustices. Furthermore, Roy advocates for collective action to address inequality, exploitation, and oppression on a global scale, asserting that meaningful progress typically arises from grassroots efforts rather than top-down initiatives.