--- title: "Verbal abuse faced by Indian professionals in the US" description: "Many Indian professionals and students aspire to succeed in their ideal nation, the United States. They make up a sizable portion of the US labour force." author: "Ashutosh Patel" published: 2025-11-20 updated: 2025-11-20 canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/88345/verbal-abuse-faced-by-indian-professionals-in-the-us category: "social issues" tags: ["social issues", "crime againsed indian", "indians in usa"] reading_time: 6 minutes --- # Verbal abuse faced by Indian professionals in the US Many [Indian professionals and students aspire to succeed](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/84243/why-are-indians-successful-in-america) in their ideal nation, the United States. \ They make up a sizable portion of the US labour force. There are millions of Indian professionals \ working in education, healthcare, and technology. Over the [past few decades](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/115250/how-have-women-s-roles-evolved-in-indian-cinema-over-the-past-few-decades), the number of Indian \ workers in the US has only increased, contributing to the US economy. \ Regardless of their qualifications, the majority of workers occasionally encounter discriminatory \ remarks, verbal abuse, hostility, and microaggressions at work. The abuse happens in any setting, \ like offices, public spaces, social media, and [professional networking](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/105593/how-to-utilize-linkedin-company-pages-for-professional-networking) platforms. Verbal abuse may \ take many forms, such as insults, slurs, belittling, or stereotyping. The abuse is sometimes overt. The \ behaviour towards professionals is hostile, explicit, and obvious, with the intent to insult, demean, \ or harm someone. Mocking someone for their cultural and [religious practices](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/103985/what-role-does-chanting-play-in-religious-practices), making xenophobic \ comments, mocking someone for their food habits, skin colour, their accents, dismissing their ideas \ and using racial slurs. Sometimes the abuse is covert, like excluding someone from essential\ meetings, giving backhanded compliments, and making microaggressions.\ Employee morale is not the only thing that suffers; [professional development](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/112875/what-are-the-benefits-of-implementing-mindfulness-practices-in-teacher-professional-development) and mental health are \ also at risk. Indian professionals in the US are not exempt from such abuse, making them reconsider \ their decision to continue in their careers there. \ Following India's economic reforms in the 1990s, the number of Indian job seekers in the US surged. \ During the Y2K crisis, there was a huge demand for Indian technicians. There has never been a \ greater influx of Indian professionals and students to the United States. A significant portion of NASA \ scientists and a sizable portion of Microsoft employees are Indian. Locals there are feeling insecure \ and frustrated due to the high demand for Indian workers. \ Indian professionals are renowned for their delivery, grit, and professionalism. Their professional \ development will only be hampered by the racial and cultural prejudice against them and their \ absence from crucial decision-making processes. \ According to the National Library of Medicine, [racial discrimination](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/42384/what-step-did-the-united-states-take-during-world-war-ll-to-decrease-racial-discrimination-in-america) against South Asians has surged \ phenomenally post-COVID-19 pandemic. The American workforce is increasingly ethnically diverse. \ The workplace verbal abuse/harassment may only affect the inflow of professionals to the US. #### \ Common contexts and contributing factors Several prominent Indian professionals lead corporate giants in the United States. Indians are \ denigrated because of the colour of their skin. Their culture has led to these misconceptions. Many \ Americans are afraid that Indians could threaten their employment, and there is a false belief that \ they might even steal their work away. Coordinated hate campaigns against Indian professionals \ have been launched in an attempt to validate their unfounded fear. American social media users are \ spreading anti-Indian narratives, and the administration there has neither condemned nor taken any \ action. Because of the effects of immigration, people with H1B visas are increasingly hated. #### \ Impact on the victims Anxiety and self-doubt have been brought on by the Indian workers' ongoing mistreatment and \ isolation. Constant monitoring may result in decreased productivity and poor job performance. They \ might use altering their speech or behaviour as a coping strategy to blend in with the system. There \ may be fewer networking and advancement opportunities as a result of subtle exclusion. To survive \ as immigrants, they internalise abuse. \ Speaking up is feared. Even if one makes an effort to speak up, there is a risk of missing out on \ advancements, encountering unpleasant work settings, and losing one's job. Other coworkers may \ isolate the professional. \ A 32-year-old Indian professional working in the US said on Reddit that a senior team member asked \ him to stop talking during a meeting because the professional couldn't understand his accent. An \ Indian doctor experienced prejudice at work. He heard remarks such as “you Indians are stupid” and \ the depressing “the best Indian is a dead Indian.” \ According to an Economic Times article, an Indian [software developer](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/1863/must-do-habits-for-software-developers) who works remotely for a US-based company recounted that a recruiter asked him during his interview whether people in India \ were “scamming.” The employer then added, “You people can't be trusted,” following a laptop \ problem. He said that after submitting an HR complaint, he was retaliated against (shut out of his \ account). This is a clear instance of derogatory, stereotypical terminology used toward “people in \ India.” #### \ Coping mechanisms and policy reviews [Indian-American](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/87175/who-is-more-talented-americans-or-indians) organisations must advocate for stricter rules [against discrimination](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/43376/how-did-the-south-protest-against-discrimination-in-the-1960s), harassment, \ and hate speech. The safety of Indian professionals working overseas should be the subject of \ diplomatic pressure from the [Indian government](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/84685/why-indian-government-should-ban-madarsa-to-trained-jihadis). \ HR policies should be reinforced to address the growing dissatisfaction among US professionals with \ their Indian colleagues. Mechanisms for monitoring abuse reports, analysing patterns (such as verbal \ abuse based on race or ethnicity), and incorporating this information into policy reviews should all \ be part of HR policies. One best practice is to regularly evaluate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) \ measures. \ Slurs and verbal abuse should be recorded and reported. The methods for anonymous reporting \ ought to remain open. Over time, verbal abuse results in extreme mental anguish. Options for \ counselling and mental health support should be made available to the professionals. #### \ The Way Forward Employee allyship and bystander intervention should be promoted. Indian professionals should be \ informed of their rights under the Civil Rights Act and other US employment laws. The leaders of \ every corporate organisation should strive for compassion, decency, and fair treatment, as this also \ helps expand the business. An environment where diversity is respected and a multicultural work \ culture is established must exist. \ Any corporate setting is at risk from verbal abuse. Professionals look for work overseas, particularly \ in the US, to enhance their establishments rather than merely earn money. Not only can \ microaggressions harm individuals, but they can also threaten a company's well-being. Every \ American citizen has a duty to make the workplace safer and more respectful --- Original Source: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/88345/verbal-abuse-faced-by-indian-professionals-in-the-us Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.