"subaltern studies" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} subaltern studies (uncountable)
  1. (historiography) The study and writing of history with a particular focus on the experiences and perspectives of common people, rather than that of political leaders or the elite. Wikipedia link: subaltern studies Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Historiography Translations (study and writing of history with a focus on common people): 底邊研究 /底边研究 (dǐbiān yánjiū) (Chinese Mandarin), tavallisten ihmisten historia (Finnish), études subalternes [feminine, plural] (French), Geschichte von unten [feminine] (German), estudios subalternos [masculine, plural] (Spanish)
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