Question

In what ways are the experiences of African-Americans similar to those of the Dalits.

Answer 1

The Americans of African origin are treated as second-class citizens and the scheduled castes or dalits of India and are treated as untouchables. The similarities in the experiences of African-Americans
and dalits are as follows:

1.The African-Americans have long been treated like slaves by the white majority even after the abolition of slavery Similarly, dalits have been discriminated by the upper classes.
2. Both have been victims of segregation. The blacks or the African-Americans are denied access to clubs, cinemas, parks and other places where the white visits in majority. Dalits are not allowed to visit temples and draw water from the same well as the upper classes do.
3. African-Americans and dalits are not allowed to live in the same neighbourhood as the whites and the upper class, respectively.
4. They are denied access to equal opportunities of education, services and justice.
5. Menial jobs are provided to both African-Americans and dalits.
6. A feeling of insecurity exists among African-Americans and dalits because they consistently face discrimination.