![]() ![]() Our Brahmanical pedagogy and education system rarely instill the values of dignity and equality among students. ![]() That's how entrenched is the caste system in our psyche. It may seem strange and and maybe hypocritical, why someone educated might still be ashamed of their caste unless they themselves didn’t believe in the logic of the caste system. Personal experiences mentioned in the piece only emphasise the authenticity and relevance of the book. This write up does not follow strict rules of book review if any. These opening lines from “Coming out as Dalit” written by Yashica Dutt, published by Aleph, capture the angst and identity crisis resulting from denying the history of one’s own and pretending to have one that is nonexistent. You don’t feel like you belong anywhere”- Yashica Dutt ![]() “Hiding one aspect your identity is like leading a double life. ![]()
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