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Coming Out as Dalit: A Memoir of Surviving India's Caste System by Yashica Dutt

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"Coming Out as Dalit" by Yashica Dutt is a poignant exploration of identity and systemic injustice, offering a personal and educational journey through the complexities of caste discrimination in India and its profound impact on US society. Born into a formerly untouchable manual-scavenging family in small-town India, Dutt confronts the pervasive prejudice against Dalits, despite legal protections implemented since 1950.

The book blends Dutt's personal narrative with meticulous research and reporting, revealing how caste influences every facet of life in India, from entertainment to judicial systems. It critiques historical figures like Gandhi for not forcefully addressing caste discrimination and celebrates Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's pivotal role in advocating for Dalit rights, likened to MLK's impact on civil rights in the US by Isabel Wilkerson.

Originally published in India in 2019 and expanded in this edition, "Coming Out as Dalit" includes new chapters that explore the migration of caste discrimination to the US. It examines how biases persist within South Asian communities and impact professional sectors, prompting institutional responses like adding caste as a protected category in policies at universities and organizations.

Dutt's narrative underscores the raw challenges of navigating identity, from learning to speak without a regional accent to confronting societal pressures to lighten her skin. Her work is a vital contribution to ongoing conversations about caste discrimination, urging readers to confront and embrace Dalit identity while challenging systemic biases both within and beyond South Asian communities.

"Coming Out as Dalit" serves as a crucial call to action, fostering a deeper understanding of caste dynamics and advocating for social change. It invites readers to engage in reshaping societal attitudes towards caste, promoting inclusivity and justice across global contexts.
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