Waiting for a Visa

Waiting for a Visa is a poignant and autobiographical essay by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in which he narrates his personal experiences with discrimination and social injustice. The essay describes an incident from his life when he was in the United States for higher studies and was waiting for a visa. During this period he faced the harsh realities of racial and social discrimination.In the essay Ambedkar reflects on the difficulties he encountered as a member of the lower caste in India and how even in a foreign land he was subjected to untouchability and racial prejudice. He uses this experience to highlight the oppressive nature of the caste system in India and the dehumanization that marginalized communities faced.Waiting for a Visa serves as a powerful critique of caste-based discrimination and sheds light on Ambedkar's personal struggles which inspired his lifelong fight for social justice and equality. It is an important piece of writing that highlights the intersection of social inequality race and personal resilience.