Suraj Milind Yengde

Suraj Milind Yengde, Assistant Professor of History and Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, explores the global implications of caste in his latest book. He delves into the connections between caste and race, highlighting how Dalit activists found inspiration in African-American literature. Yengde shares fascinating insights from his fieldwork in Trinidad, where migration affected Dalit identities. He also discusses the rise of anti-caste organizing in North America and the challenges faced amidst current caste debates in the U.S. and Middle East.

Suraj Milind Yengde, an Assistant Professor and author known for his work on caste and race, dives into the global implications of caste discrimination. He connects anti-caste movements in India with African-American political thought, shedding light on how migration reshapes identity. Yengde explores parallels between caste and race, discusses the impact of Dalit literature, and reviews recent caste activism in the U.S. His insights into the evolution of caste perspectives are particularly compelling, revealing the diverse struggles against systemic hierarchies.