Bama observed that the upper-caste people treated the Dalits with disrespect and disdain. She witnessed them showing contempt by ignoring or disregarding Dalit people, especially in public spaces. For example, she noticed how a man carrying food carefully avoided touching ...

Zitkala-Sa was shocked and horrified when her friend told her about the impending haircut. She was not prepared for the cultural assault on her identity, as cutting her long hair was a significant violation of her Native American traditions. She ...

Zitkala-Sa expressed anger and frustration when the students had to follow the rigid dining rules at the boarding school. She was disturbed by the strict, unnatural behavior that was imposed on them, such as having to sit silently and eat ...

In Bama’s story, she experiences a profound cultural difference between her Dalit community and the higher caste people in her village. While she is a young girl, she notices how the upper caste people treat her and others from her ...

After her hair was cut, Zitkala-Sa felt a profound sense of loss and humiliation. She described the act as a violent and painful experience, which left her feeling miserable and powerless. The cutting of her hair, which was a significant ...