Explore the complex legacies, identities, and dilemmas of contemporary India and South Africa in this insightful book. Delve into the experiences of Indian migrants and diaspora in South Africa, examining how they navigate between a reimagined ‘India’ and their present and future citizenship. The book analyzes shared histories of combating exploitation through group-based identity movements rooted in caste and race, alongside class, gender, and religion. Discover how these shared historical struggles empower both nations as regional powers on the global stage. Contemporary India and South Africa examines the challenges of inclusion and oppression faced by excluded groups, and the dilemmas involved in resolving them, with a focus on future roles in education and the environment. Ideal for students and readers interested in sociology, political science, history, and migration studies.