![]() ![]() He describes his gut-wrenching experiences of growing up in a Dalit basti, the multiple humiliations suffered by Dalits on a daily basis, and their incredible resilience enabled by love and humour.Īs he brings to light the immovable glass ceiling that exists for Dalits even in politics, bureaucracy and judiciary, Yengde provides an unflinchingly honest account of divisions within the Dalit community itself-from their internal caste divisions to the conduct of elite Dalits and their tokenized forms of modern-day untouchability-all operating under the inescapable influences of Brahminical doctrines. About Caste MattersĪ first-generation Dalit scholar educated across continents, Suraj Yengde is the author of Caste Matters, a book that challenges deep-seated beliefs about caste and unpacks its many layers. Professor Vrinda Narain will moderate the presentation. Suraj Yengde to discuss the effects of the caste system in India, notably the impact on the Dalit people, who are considered untouchable according to Brahmin doctrine. ![]() The Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism welcomes Dr. ![]()
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