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The book explores the immediate aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks, highlighting the surge of violence against Sikhs and South Asians in the U.S. It examines how these misdirected assaults reflect a broader shift towards suspicion and fear, fundamentally altering perceptions of belonging and acceptance in American society. Through this lens, it delves into the complexities of identity and the impact of societal trauma on diverse communities.
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Uncle Swami, Vijay Prashad
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Uncle Swami
- Subtitle
- South Asians in America Today
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Vijay Prashad
- Publisher
- New Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9781595589408
- Category
- Social sciences, World history
- Description
- The book explores the immediate aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks, highlighting the surge of violence against Sikhs and South Asians in the U.S. It examines how these misdirected assaults reflect a broader shift towards suspicion and fear, fundamentally altering perceptions of belonging and acceptance in American society. Through this lens, it delves into the complexities of identity and the impact of societal trauma on diverse communities.