Coming Out as Dalit: A Memoir of Surviving India's Caste System, Updated Edition By Yashica Dutt
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"Coming Out as Dalit" by Yashica Dutt is a poignant coming-of-age narrative that exposes the systemic injustices faced by Dalits in India and explores how these prejudices have permeated into US society. Born into a manual scavenging family in small-town India, Dutt recounts her upbringing where she was taught to conceal her Dalit identity to navigate pervasive discrimination.
The book blends Dutt's personal experiences with thorough research, providing a damning critique of how caste influences every facet of life in India—from entertainment to the judicial system. Dutt traces the historical roots of the caste system, highlighting its exploitation and perpetuation by colonial British forces and the insufficient efforts of figures like Gandhi to combat caste prejudice effectively. She also emphasizes the pivotal role of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, a leading advocate for Dalit rights often likened to MLK Jr. for his impact on India's caste issues.
Published to acclaim in India in 2019 and expanded in this edition, "Coming Out as Dalit" includes new chapters exploring how caste dynamics have manifested in the US, affecting institutions and communities within the South Asian diaspora. Dutt's work is timely amidst increasing awareness and conversations about caste discrimination in the US, prompting institutions like Harvard and the NAACP to include caste as a protected category in their policies.
Raw and compelling, Dutt's narrative challenges readers to confront and rethink their understanding of caste and its pervasive influence, both locally and globally. "Coming Out as Dalit" not only sheds light on the struggles of Dalit identity but also serves as a catalyst for broader conversations on social justice and equity, urging communities to acknowledge and address caste discrimination in all its forms. 📚❤️
The book blends Dutt's personal experiences with thorough research, providing a damning critique of how caste influences every facet of life in India—from entertainment to the judicial system. Dutt traces the historical roots of the caste system, highlighting its exploitation and perpetuation by colonial British forces and the insufficient efforts of figures like Gandhi to combat caste prejudice effectively. She also emphasizes the pivotal role of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, a leading advocate for Dalit rights often likened to MLK Jr. for his impact on India's caste issues.
Published to acclaim in India in 2019 and expanded in this edition, "Coming Out as Dalit" includes new chapters exploring how caste dynamics have manifested in the US, affecting institutions and communities within the South Asian diaspora. Dutt's work is timely amidst increasing awareness and conversations about caste discrimination in the US, prompting institutions like Harvard and the NAACP to include caste as a protected category in their policies.
Raw and compelling, Dutt's narrative challenges readers to confront and rethink their understanding of caste and its pervasive influence, both locally and globally. "Coming Out as Dalit" not only sheds light on the struggles of Dalit identity but also serves as a catalyst for broader conversations on social justice and equity, urging communities to acknowledge and address caste discrimination in all its forms. 📚❤️
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