Explore the complex reality of the caste system with ‘Concealing Caste,’ a groundbreaking collection from The Bookish Owl. This anthology delves into the lives of Indian men and women born into stigmatized ‘untouchable’ communities who are perceived as high caste. Through powerful short stories and autobiographical essays, discover how individuals clandestinely transgress caste boundaries, revealing the inherent contradictions of this deeply entrenched social order. “Concealing Caste” is the first major collection of Dalit writings to focus on this hidden phenomenon, drawing from diverse Indian languages. It illuminates the agonizing choices and profound consequences faced by those who experiment with identity in a society built on birth-based inequality. A must-read for understanding social hierarchy and human resilience.