> For Siddhant, who now lives in the South Bay in a $2 million home, wearing his father’s Ambedkar watch reminds him of where he comes from—and where he still wants to go. Even now, whenever the stakes seem especially high, he’ll put on the watch and double-check that his shirt sleeves are long enough to conceal it.
comon this is a bit over the top. Is this for real??
Do you mean the home or the watch thing? Either way, it doesn't sound as far fetched. People will still judge you no matter how well you do for shit like this if they see you as inferior. It's very easy for them to explain away your success, be it affirmative action, hiding your past, or even calling it pure dumb luck. Hiding a watch with a clear symbol of the caste you belong to does seem plausible
maybe wearing an symbol of your caste to work on purpose puts people on the edge? also i have no idea what 'ambedkar watch' is, not sure if most people even know about this symbol of caste.
comon this is a bit over the top. Is this for real??