Upcoming publication: Caste, Country, and Creed: Struggles for Social Justice in the Contemporary Indian Diaspora

Caste, Country, and Creed: Struggles for Social Justice in the Contemporary Indian Diaspora will be published by Rutgers University Press on August 11, 2026.

What happens when ancient systems of oppression travel across oceans? How do Indian diaspora communities across five nations challenge centuries-old systems of oppression while building new forms of solidarity? Caste, Country, and Creed: Struggles for Social Justice in the Contemporary Indian Diaspora takes readers inside the dynamic world of contemporary social justice activism spanning Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

This groundbreaking collection brings together the voices of artists, activists, and scholar-activists who are reshaping conversations about caste discrimination, Islamophobia, and Hindu nationalism beyond India’s borders. Through intimate first-person accounts and critical reflections, contributors reveal how diaspora activists are creating powerful counter-narratives and mobilizing collective resistance across local and transnational networks.

The book documents the lived realities of organizing—the values, knowledge traditions, and pivotal moments that spark political protest. Caste, Country, and Creed shows how activists construct alternative knowledge to dissent, build solidarity, and inspire political participation. Contributors offer nuanced insights into the complex relationships and power dynamics that sustain collective action for social justice in the Indian diaspora.

Contributors:Ajay Bhardwaj, Sadhu Binning, Raj Chand, Santosh Dass, Sangeeta Kamat, Ajay Niranjane, Aparna Ramteke, Vaibhav Gaikwad, Balamohan Shingade, Mohan J. Dutta, Nishant Upadhyay, Usha Kumar, Anjum Rahman, Shajan Kafka, Kirtika Kain, Textaqueen, and Kalpana WilsonPublisher:Rutgers University PressImprint:Rutgers University PressPages:258Illustrations:12 color and 5 B-W images

Subjects: Asian American Studies, Asian Studies, History: World, Philosophy, Critical, and Social Theory, Political Science, Race and Ethnic Studies, Religion

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