Exploring the Shades of Oppression in Tajammul Kaleem`s Poetry: An Analytical Study

Abstract

Present research paper tends to explore the shades of oppression in Tajammul Kaleem’s poetry.  Iris Young’s theory of Five Faces of Oppression and Althusser’s notions of Repressive State Apparatuses and Ideological State Apparatuses have been used to constitute the theoretical framework of the study. The study concludes that the working class is being oppressed in multiple ways by the oppressive capitalist class. Exploitation, marginalization, powerlessness and violence are some of the major modes of oppression found in Tajammul Kaleem’s poetry.  The study also validates Tajammul Kaleem’s status of a social critic due to his realistic depiction of the miseries and sorrows of the oppressed class of our contemporary society. The study reveals that Kaleem’s poetry is not only about his personal sorrows rather it is more about the sufferings of workers, peasants and labourers. This research work is significant due to its indigeneity and it will add to the existing body of knowledge. It will be beneficial for the language teachers and students of literature as it deals with interpretation of a literary text.