Social Issues Revealed in the Novel ‘Alam’

Abstract

People living in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, especially the salt-producing ‘Alam’ areas, face social problems. His works highlight the sufferings of the workers, such as poverty and unemployment, as well as the social problems prevailing there, such as caste and economic oppression, gender inequality, and color discrimination. Understanding the problems faced by the lower class people and their mental anguish, the author, Su. Tamilselvi, records his views, standing in support of them.