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Coming Out As Dalit: A Memoir Of Surviving India'S Caste System (Updated Edition)
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Winner Of The Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puruskar, 2020For Readers Of Caste, The Comingofage Story Of A Dalit Individual That Illuminates Systemic Injustice In India And Its Growing Impact On Us Societyborn Into A Formerly Untouchable Manualscavenging Family In Smalltown India, Yashica Dutt Was Taught From A Young Age To Not Appear Dalit Looking. Although Prejudice Against Dalits, Who Compose 25% Of The Population, Has Been Illegal Since 1950, Casteism In India Is Alive And Well. Blending Her Personal History With Extensive Research And Reporting, Dutt Provides An Incriminating Analysis Of Castes Influence In India Over Everything From Entertainment To Judicial Systems And How This Discrimination Has Carried Over To Us Institutions.Dutt Traces How Colonial British Forces Exploited And Perpetuated A Centuries Old Caste System, How Gandhi Could Have Been More Forceful In Combatting Prejudice, And The Role Played By Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Whom Isabel Wilkerson Called The Mlk Of Indias Caste Issues In Her Book Caste. Alongside Her Analysis, Dutt Interweaves Personal Stories Of Learning To Speak Without A Regional Accent Growing Up And Desperately Using Medicinal Packs To Try To Lighten Her Skin.Published In India In 2019 To Acclaim, This Expanded Edition Includes Two New Chapters Covering How The Caste System Traveled To The Us, Its History Here, And The Continuation Of Bias By South Asian Communities In Professional Sectors. Amid Growing Conversations About Caste Discrimination Prompting Us Institutions Including Harvard University, Brandeis University, The University Of California System, And The Naacp To Add Caste As A Protected Category To Their Policies, Dutts Work Sheds Essential Light On The Significant Influence Casteism Has Across Many Aspects Of Us Society.Raw And Affecting, Coming Out As Dalit Brings A New Audience Of Readers Into A Crucial Conversation About Embracing Dalit Identity, Offering A Way To Change The Way People Think About Caste In Their Own Communities And Beyond.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Coming Out as Dalit'? A: 'Coming Out as Dalit' explores the systemic injustices of India's caste system through the personal narrative of Yashica Dutt, highlighting the ongoing impact of caste discrimination in both India and the United States.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Coming Out as Dalit' is Yashica Dutt, a Dalit writer and activist.
- Q: When was the updated edition of the book published? A: The updated edition of 'Coming Out as Dalit' was published on February 6, 2024.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Coming Out as Dalit' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Coming Out as Dalit' contains a total of 264 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, 'Coming Out as Dalit' is suitable for educational purposes as it provides an insightful analysis of caste issues and includes personal stories that can enhance understanding of systemic discrimination.
- Q: What are the key topics covered in the expanded edition? A: The expanded edition includes two new chapters that discuss how the caste system has traveled to the US and the ongoing biases within South Asian communities.
- Q: What awards has the author received for this work? A: Yashica Dutt was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puruskar in 2020 for her contributions to literature.
- Q: How does the author relate personal experiences to broader societal issues? A: Yashica Dutt intertwines her personal experiences with extensive research, illustrating how individual stories reflect larger societal trends and injustices related to caste.
- Q: Can this book help raise awareness about caste discrimination? A: Yes, 'Coming Out as Dalit' aims to raise awareness about caste discrimination and encourages readers to rethink their perceptions of caste, making it a valuable resource for discussions on identity and social justice.