Indebted Mobilities

The book explores the experiences of Indian middle-class men studying at a public university in New York, focusing on their pursuit of success amid financial and moral indebtedness. Through ethnographic research, the author reveals how these students navigate their aspirations and obligations tied to their families and the perceived value of an American education. As they confront marginalization and competition on campus, they grapple with the uncertainties of their future in the global knowledge economy, highlighting the complexities of their identities as indebted migrant students.