Internalized Prejudice, Internalized Racism And The Madhesi Diaspora

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I have written about my dissatisfaction as a Madhesi with Budhanilkantha School, and my dissatisfaction as a nonwhite person with Berea College. Then I move to New York and interact with the Madhesis and the Nepalis and my conclusion is these groups suffer from

• Internalized Racism
• Internalized Prejudice
• Mental Slavery

There is a happy equilibrium between the oppressor and the oppressed. And the mental slavery gets vehemently reflected in the way these groups self-organize.

Internalized Racism Among Nepalis In NYC
Madhesi Self Hate

Ordinary members express little enthusiasm to claim their identities. Those aspiring for leadership positions seem to want to disrespect the basic democratic process. You are not a leader to anyone who never voted for you. That humility is missing. Organizations are reluctant to go mass-based.

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